Bilingual Climate Communications Strategist

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCLA Center for Healthy Climate Solutions (C-Solutions) seeks a Communications Manager to translate climate, health, and equity research into policy-ready messaging and campaigns. This hands-on role develops storytelling across languages and cultures for policymakers, funders, partners, and communities in Los Angeles.

Fluency in English and Spanish, strong media relations, and proven ability to translate technical research into accessible content are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressively responsible communications experience (required).
• Bilingual English/Spanish, with fluency to adapt communications for diverse audiences (preferred).
• Global Climate Communication experience (preferred).
• Experience designing and managing social media strategy, digital channels, media relations, and multi-channel marketing campaigns (required).
• Experience preparing senior leaders or subject-matter experts for media interviews (required).
• Ability to translate technical content into clear, public-facing material (required).
• Experience defining success metrics and evaluating communications performance (required).
• Strong project management and ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline (required).
• Collaborative work style across leadership in a complex organization (required).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communications plans and campaigns.
• Produce storytelling, content, and campaigns for policy impact.
• Adapt materials fluently in English and Spanish for bilingual communities.
• Coordinate with leadership across UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.
• Translate climate/health research into accessible, credible narratives for diverse audiences.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communications strategy

Social media strategy

Media relations

Public speaking

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Metrics & evaluation

Content translation/adaptation

Policy storytelling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in communications/public relations/journalism/public health/environmental studies

Job description

The UCLA Center for Healthy Climate Solutions (C-Solutions) seeks a Communications Manager to translate climate, health, and equity research into policy-ready messaging and campaigns. This hands-on role develops storytelling across languages and cultures for policymakers, funders, partners, and communities in Los Angeles.

Fluency in English and Spanish, strong media relations, and proven ability to translate technical research into accessible content are essential.