Global Foundation Communications Lead

Equinix, Inc; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equinix Foundation seeks a Communications Manager who will be a global storyteller and brand steward. You will lead Foundation communications and source community stories to meet mutual goals with Corporate Communications and Public Affairs teams worldwide.

This role aligns Foundation messaging with the broader Equinix brand and elevates local communities through human-centric narratives. You will collaborate with Global Marketing, Brand, Sustainability, Employee Communications, and country

Qualifications

• Globally minded communicator who thrives in multicultural environments.
• Strong writer and storyteller who distills complex initiatives into compelling written narratives.
• Strategic thinker who can navigate cross-functional relationships and influence without authority.
• Passionate about digital inclusion, global development, and community impact.
• Organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a global Foundation communications strategy that reflects Equinix's Community Principles, brand values and narrative-community trust, sustainability, workforce development, and digital inclusion
• Serve as the Foundation's brand guardian and steward, reinforcing and driving message alignment across all regions and channels, internally and externally
• Ensure global consistency balanced with local relevance, while adapting communications to cultural, geographic, and linguistic contexts
• Help shape a global thought leadership platform focused on speaking, bylines, and awards around digital inclusion, workforce development, and community resilience
• Support Exec Comms to develop executive platforms for Foundation Board Members and other executives and help shape RFPs, talking points and content for global forums, conferences, and internal forums
• Lead storytelling for global programs and critical moments, highlighting outcomes and shared value with partners
• Launch, manage, and grow the Equinix Foundation LinkedIn Showcase Page, publishing strategy and analytics
• Collaborate with social media, brand, and digital teams to maximize visibility
• Build relationships with Marketing, Brand, Sustainability, Employee Communications, Global Operations, E-Staff, and regional leaders
• Align Foundation messaging with regional business priorities and global campaigns
• Partner with PR and Public Affairs to ensure community impact stories are represented across major channels
• Convert program data and Foundation impact into accessible communications for reports and dashboards
• Collaborate with nonprofit partners to gather accurate global impact insights and co-create stories with dignity and integrity

Skills

Global mindset

Strong writer

Strategic thinker

Digital inclusion passion

Time-zone management

5-7 years comms exp

Writing/editorial skills

Brand/social channels experience

ESG/CSR background

Job description

Equinix Foundation seeks a Communications Manager who will be a global storyteller and brand steward. You will lead Foundation communications and source community stories to meet mutual goals with Corporate Communications and Public Affairs teams worldwide.

This role aligns Foundation messaging with the broader Equinix brand and elevates local communities through human-centric narratives. You will collaborate with Global Marketing, Brand, Sustainability, Employee Communications, and country