Director, Institutional Communications & Narrative (Hybrid)

CalEndow; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Paid holidays

401k match

Professional development

Job summary

The California Endowment invites applications for a Director, Institutional Communications in its Los Angeles office. This hybrid role requires two on-site days weekly and offers leadership over the organization’s institutional communications strategy, executive and Board communications, and media relations.

Reporting to the Vice President, Strategic Communications and Narrative, you will shape the narrative, oversee external partners, and build measurement frameworks that demonstrate impact,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible communications experience, preferably in philanthropy or public sector.
• Minimum 5 years of staff management experience.
• Experience with media relations, digital communications, and brand management.

Responsibilities

• Lead institutional communications strategy across internal and external audiences.
• Oversee executive and Board communications, media relations, and public affairs.
• Shape the organization’s narrative, messaging architecture, and voice.
• Manage external agencies and measurement frameworks for effectiveness.
• Foster equity, community partnership, and systems change in all communications.

Skills

Strategic communications

Narrative development

Media relations

Executive communications

Crisis communications

Team leadership

Health equity alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Job description

The California Endowment invites applications for a Director, Institutional Communications in its Los Angeles office. This hybrid role requires two on-site days weekly and offers leadership over the organization’s institutional communications strategy, executive and Board communications, and media relations.

Reporting to the Vice President, Strategic Communications and Narrative, you will shape the narrative, oversee external partners, and build measurement frameworks that demonstrate impact,