Bilingual PR Manager — Crisis & Media Leader (EN/ES)

California Strawberry Commission; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Retirement/Profit Sharing Plan

Vacation & Sick Pay

457 Plan

Holiday Pay

Section 125 Plan

Job summary

An agricultural organization based in Watsonville is seeking a Public Relations Manager to lead issues management and serve as spokesperson. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in media or crisis communications. Fluency in English and Spanish is required. This position offers a full-time opportunity with benefits and some travel within California's strawberry growing regions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in media and/or crisis communications.
• Comfort under pressure and skilled in public communication.
• Ability to perform essential in‑person activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead issues management and crisis response.
• Serve as spokesperson for the Commission.
• Monitor trends and address issues impacting the industry.

Skills

Exceptional communicator

Fluent in English and Spanish

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or related field

Job description

An agricultural organization based in Watsonville is seeking a Public Relations Manager to lead issues management and serve as spokesperson. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in media or crisis communications. Fluency in English and Spanish is required. This position offers a full-time opportunity with benefits and some travel within California's strawberry growing regions.