Senior Communications Manager

D&A Communications is an equity-first communications agency creating meaningful and lasting social change for over 25 years. We are devoted to bridging the needs of diverse communities and our client's goals through integrated communications, authentic engagement, and public participation programs that create real-world transformation. Our mission is to build human connections and empower all people to make a transformative change that elevates our communities, creating a more just and equitable society.

We are looking for a Senior Communications Manager who is committed to social impact, purpose-driven work. This person will work from home in the SF Bay Area as well as our office in San Francisco.

About the Role :

As a Sr. Communications Manager you will build deep and long lasting relationships with your clients, act as a trusted and valued advisor to them by providing strategic insights and recommendations to address their needs. You will develop integrated strategic communications plans, lead and manage project teams, manage the day to day project tasks and deliverables, write scopes of work, create and manage budgets, solve problems, communicate with internal and external stakeholders, coach and mentor junior staff and participate in the growth and development of our Agency.

Responsibilities :

• Build, nurture, and grow client relationships.
• Meet with clients quarterly. Create quarterly strategic plans and revenue forecasts for all clients. Look for new opportunities to increase trust, add value, and grow the client relationship, which ultimately leads to additional projects, revenue and years of collaboration.
• Manage the contract, ensuring the project is aligned with duration of work, financial terms and resource allocation.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, including strategy development, work plans, timelines and project budgets.
• Develop, implement and manage integrated marketing, branding, media relations, and communication program research, messaging, public engagement tools, and social media outreach through an equity lens.
• Write and edit outbound communications, including promotional materials, creative collateral, social media and website content, newsletters, and new business proposals when needed.
• Develop and manage public awareness campaigns, special events; community partnerships, face-to-face outreach, and outreach programs that utilize social media and online tools to engage the public and facilitate the exchange of information.
• Interface and develop relationships with community based organizations.
• Plan, execute and attend community based event / activities, some of which may take place outside of normal business hours.
• Oversee contract and account budgets to ensure the project is on track and expenses are in line with deliverables.
• Prepare monthly invoices for assigned accounts.
• Manage vendor, independent contractors and subcontractor relationships—overseeing the implementation of subcontractor agreements and invoices.

Qualifications :

Who You Are :

About Our Culture :

We encourage your ideas and input, and as an equity-first agency, your voice and lived experience make a significant impact both internally and on the communities we serve. We believe in work / life balance and are constantly evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees and our community. We champion making space for our team members to have the freedom to openly and actively contribute their diverse perspectives. We believe that people work best in an environment where they are recognized for their efforts and respected as individuals. We work collaboratively as a team. We measure our success against our values :

Grit - We get s##t done

Courage - We are brave and daring

Intentionality - We are committed to meaningful work and creating impact

Fluency - We are accomplished professionals who stay on the cutting edge of our field

Resilience - We are quick to respond and recover with optimism and conviction

Creativity - We believe in bold, future-focused ideas

We foster a hardworking, passionate, creative, and collaborative culture. D&A also promotes a dynamic working environment, offering full-time jobs with minimal travel requirements and optional remote flexibility. Eligible employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation that includes medical, dental, and health benefits, LTD, STD, ADD / Life insurance. Plus paid vacation and sick time, holidays, a 401(k) matched by D&A, a professional development stipend, and a monthly phone / internet reimbursement. We strongly believe in and gladly support investing in our employees, their health and well-being, future retirement, and professional development.

A full job description with greater detail can be found on our careers page ( We strongly encourage all applicants to submit a cover letter with your resume to help amplify your skills, experience and passion for equity..