Launch Communications Lead

Namely; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline is hiring a Communications Manager for Local & Launch Communications to serve as the primary communications lead for new market, store, and site launches.

This role owns local and launch communications end-to-end—from pre-launch through early and mature operations—and is the day-to-day point person for traditional media, new media, creators/influencers, and visual storytelling partners in new markets.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of communications experience in-house, agency, media, or politics; launch and local market experience strongly preferred.
• Strong news/viral judgment and ability to simplify complex topics.
• Experience managing visual storytelling projects with on-site teams or crews.

Responsibilities

• Own communications for in-market site and store launches; main point of contact for local and launch-related comms.
• Plan and execute integrated launch communications across traditional, digital, and visual storytelling channels.
• Build relationships with local, regional, and national reporters, creators/influencers, and YouTubers.
• Lead story development, media outreach, interviews, and on-ground press moments tied to launches.

Skills

Communications experience

News judgment

Writing skills

Visual storytelling

Project management

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel flexibility

Job description

Zipline is hiring a Communications Manager for Local & Launch Communications to serve as the primary communications lead for new market, store, and site launches.

This role owns local and launch communications end-to-end—from pre-launch through early and mature operations—and is the day-to-day point person for traditional media, new media, creators/influencers, and visual storytelling partners in new markets.