Strategic Communications & Implementation Lead

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

Job summary

Spirit League in Los Angeles seeks a Strategic Communications & Implementation Lead to shape public narratives for environmental initiatives, working with our creative media team and community partners. You will develop editorial calendars, write plain-language summaries, and lead outreach to local residents and civic stakeholders, ensuring accessible language and timely messaging.

Candidates should bring experience in public affairs, nonprofit communications, journalism, or boutique PR and

Qualifications

• Experience translating technical or civic projects into plain-language communications.
• Ability to develop audience-specific messaging guides.
• Proven track record in public affairs or nonprofit communications.
• Familiarity with Los Angeles communities and local media outlets.

Responsibilities

• Develop narrative and strategic plans with quarterly editorial calendars.
• Write and edit newsletters, fact sheets, executive summaries, and articles.
• Draft press releases and talking points; coordinate with local media.
• Collaborate on public surveys and synthesize feedback into reports.
• Ensure language access and inclusive communications across collateral.

Skills

Strategic comms

Public relations

Editorial planning

Plain language

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

We are an LA-based visual media and creative agency assembling an agile, community-first consulting team for an upcoming multi-faceted public communications and outreach initiative.

The Role

We are seeking a sharp, culturally grounded Strategic Communications & Implementation Lead to drive our written narrative, public relations, and publication strategies. You will work side-by-side with our creative media production team and community engagement partners to shape how regional environmental initiatives are communicated to local residents, grassroots organizations, and civic stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Narrative & Strategic Planning: Develop clear, cohesive communications work plans, audience-specific messaging guides, and quarterly editorial calendars that highlight community benefits and ecological investments.
• Public-Facing Publications: Write and edit compelling newsletters, community fact sheets, executive summaries, and digital articles that break down technical environmental projects into engaging, plain-language stories.
• Media & Press Outreach: Draft press releases, media advisories, and talking points; coordinate outreach with hyper-local, community-based, and regional Southern California media outlets.
• Stakeholder & Engagement Support: Collaborate on public survey design, synthesize community feedback from listening sessions into actionable summary reports, and ensure language access priorities are met across all communications collateral.
  Who You Are
• Rooted in Los Angeles: You understand the cultural, geographical, and social fabric of Los Angeles County communities—especially urban corridor neighborhoods that have historically lacked green space and environmental investment.
• A Master of Plain-Language Translation: You can read a dense technical or civic project brief and immediately spot the human story that matters to everyday working families.
• Collaborative & Responsive: You thrive in agile creative teams, value direct and honest collaboration, and can hit deadlines reliably.
• Experienced Communicator: Demonstrated background in public affairs, community advocacy, nonprofit communications, journalism, or boutique PR. Prior experience with public agencies, open space initiatives, or community development is a major plus.

We are deeply committed to building a diverse, culturally representative team that reflects the vibrant communities of Greater Los Angeles. Local independent consultants, community advocates, and storytellers are strongly encouraged to apply.