Communications Associate

Job purpose 

The BRIDGE Communications Associate plays a vital role in shaping and executing the organization’s overall communications strategy. The Communications Associate serves as a public-facing voice of BRIDGE, leading media relations, press outreach, event communications, and ensuring the organization is professionally represented in the media, with partners, and at public events. This role includes writing press releases, speeches, and internal communications under tight deadlines. Strong writing and the ability to build trusted relationships with media, public officials, and community stakeholders are essential. 

Duties and responsibilities 

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans to promote the organization's mission, programs, and impact.
• Draft press releases, op-eds, and media advisories; cultivate relationships with local and regional media.
• Lead the planning and promotion of public BRIDGE events and community outreach efforts. This includes interfacing with project partners in the lead-up to events as well as on-the-ground management and support for ribbon-cuttings, groundbreakings, the annual scholarship fundraiser and other events in CA, WA and OR. It also includes representing BRIDGE in collaboration with government leaders and program partners.
• Lead the development of compelling content, including articles, blogs, social media posts, newsletters, and multimedia materials. This includes managing and creating content for digital platforms, including the BRIDGE website, social media, newsletters, and email campaigns.
• Ensure alignment of messaging across all communication channels.
• Collaborate with program and development teams to identify residents that reflect BRIDGE’s mission and craft compelling stories that highlight resident experiences and program successes.
• Lead the development of BRIDGE’s internal communications efforts, including drafting content for the weekly CEO report.
• Develop content for BRIDGE’s annual report.
• Have primary responsibility for in-house video production, including scholars, executives, and program partners.
• Stay informed about trends and best practices in nonprofit communications and affordable housing.

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in public relations, media relations, corporate communications, or a related field.
• Excellent team player with ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Organized, detail-oriented, productive under pressure and with numerous deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including press release writing, media pitches, and speechwriting.
• Must be available to travel occasionally. 

Preferred qualifications  

• Experience working in a corporate, agency, nonprofit, or government setting.
• Proven track record of managing PR campaigns, media relations strategies, and crisis communication.
• Strong storytelling ability to craft compelling narratives for various audiences.
• Demonstrated writing experience, including press release writing, media pitches, and speechwriting.
• Experience managing social media platforms and digital PR strategies.
• Proficiency in PR and media monitoring tools (e.g., Cision, Meltwater, Muck Rack).
• Event planning and coordination experience for press conferences, media briefings, and industry events.
• Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with internal communications and employee engagement (a plus).

Working conditions 

• Works in a hybrid office environment

Physical requirements 

• Ability to remain in a stationary (standing and/or seated) position more than half the time
• Ability to operate machinery and/or equipment that requires the constant use of hands/fingers/wrists more than half the time
• Ability to spend more than half the time viewing computer monitors
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

BRIDGE Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer