Communications Manager

COMM SPEC 3 CM (005371)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_1000403

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

9/29/2026 1:08:36 PM

Date Last Edited:

10/5/2026 2:10:40 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

10/5/2026

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

2400O

Organization:

UCLA FIELDING SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH  

Division Code:

2410D

Division:

PUBLIC HEALTH DIV                      

Department:

191800 - CNTR FOR HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_1000403

Position Description ID

264154

UC Payroll Title:

COMM SPEC 3 CM (005371)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

CM: Comms, Mktg, & Sales Profs

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40929059

Reports to Payroll Title:

PROJECT POLICY ANL 4 RP

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40042738

Department Head Payroll Title:

DIRECTOR

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The UCLA Center for Healthy Climate Solutions (C-Solutions) translates rigorous climate, health, and equity research into scalable policy, in alignment with community-led solutions. Working in close partnership with and at the direction of the Center Director, the Communications Manager serves as the Center's dedicated communications practitioner, a hands-on individual contributor who designs and produces the storytelling, content, campaigns, and public presence that carry the Center's research into policy impact. Central to this role is the ability to create accessible communications about health data and research that are credible across languages and cultures. C-Solutions works with and for the bilingual and bicultural communities of Los Angeles, who bear a disproportionate share of climate and health burdens. The Communications Manager develops and adapts materials fluently in both English and Spanish, not through literal translation alone, but with the cultural nuance, framing, and authenticity that build trust and make communications resonate with the communities the Center serves. Drawing on expertise across written, visual, digital, and electronic media, the Communications Manager develops and executes comprehensive long- and short-term strategic communications plans and builds the Center's brand to position it strategically among its partners and audiences. The role translates compounding climate hazards, air pollution risks identified through geospatial epidemiology, and health equity findings into clear, compelling narratives for policymakers, funders, partners, and community audiences alike. The Center is housed in the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, consistently ranked among the top ten schools of public health in the United States.

The UCLA Center for Healthy Climate Solutions (C-Solutions) translates rigorous climate, health, and equity research into scalable policy, in alignment with community-led solutions. Working in close partnership with and at the direction of the Center Director, the Communications Manager serves as the Center's dedicated communications practitioner, a hands-on individual contributor who designs and produces the storytelling, content, campaigns, and public presence that carry the Center's research into policy impact. Central to this role is the ability to create accessible communications about health data and research that are credible across languages and cultures. C-Solutions works with and for the bilingual and bicultural communities of Los Angeles, who bear a disproportionate share of climate and health burdens. The Communications Manager develops and adapts materials fluently in both English and Spanish, not through literal translation alone, but with the cultural nuance, framing, and authenticity that build trust and make communications resonate with the communities the Center serves.

Drawing on expertise across written, visual, digital, and electronic media, the Communications Manager develops and executes comprehensive long- and short-term strategic communications plans and builds the Center's brand to position it strategically among its partners and audiences. The role translates compounding climate hazards, air pollution risks identified through geospatial epidemiology, and health equity findings into clear, compelling narratives for policymakers, funders, partners, and community audiences alike. The Center is housed in the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, consistently ranked among the top ten schools of public health in the United States.

Strategic Communications & Brand Stewardship

 • Develop and execute the Center's communications strategy, aligned with its mission, growth plan, and funding milestones.

 • Advise the Center Director on communications strategy and practice.

 • Define success metrics; monitor, evaluate, and report on campaign and channel performance.

 • Steward the "Climate, Health & Equity" identity and ensure a consistent voice across all channels and partners.

 • Maintain the editorial calendar.

 • Support issues and crisis communications for the Center.

25%

Content Development & Editorial

 • Draft, edit, and package op-eds, policy briefs, research summaries, talking points, and thought-leadership pieces.

 • Translate technical findings in climate, air pollution, epidemiology, and health equity into accessible, audience-specific content.

 • Manage the Center's research-visibility ("Scaling Research") efforts to broaden reach among policymakers, funders, and the public.

20%

Media & Public Relations

 • Lead the Center's media relations: pitch and place stories, cultivate relationships with reporters, editors, and outlets across climate, health, and regional beats, and maintain the Center's media contact database.

 • Serve as the Center's named media contact; speak on background and to process matters, referring substantive interviews to the designated spokesperson.

 • Draft press releases, pitches, and media advisories; prepare and staff Center leadership and faculty for interviews, including talking points and media training.

 • Coordinate with the FSPH Office of Marketing & Communications and UCLA central Strategic Communications to align and amplify Center news.

 • Monitor coverage and manage rapid-response messaging.

25%

Digital, Social Media & Marketing Campaigns

 • Design and manage the Center's social media strategy across platforms, including content strategy, calendar, and performance analysis

 • Design and execute integrated, multi-channel marketing campaigns.

 • Manage and update the Center's website in alignment with the communications plan and brand standards.

 • Manage the Center's e-newsletter program, from content development through dissemination and reporting.

 • Oversee analytics and reporting; use data to refine reach and engagement.

 • Create or coordinate design, multimedia, and web assets and vendors.

20%

Community-Facing & Bilingual Communications

 • Produce and adapt materials for community and coalition audiences in both English and Spanish, including plain-language versions.

 • Support Spanish-language media relations, preparing materials and briefings for the designated spokesperson.

 • Ensure communications reflect and respect the communities the Center serves.

5%

Philanthropic & Partner Communications Support

 • Support donor- and partner-facing communications, including materials for Friends of C-Solutions and UCLA Foundation engagement.

 • Coordinate with development and Center leadership on stewardship and cultivation content.

5%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

in communications, public relations, journalism, public health, environmental studies, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required

5 years

of progressively responsible communications experience, including strategy development and execution.

Required

 • Bilingual English/Spanish, with the ability to develop and adapt communications fluently in both languages for bilingual, bicultural community audiences.

Preferred

 • Global Climate Communication experience.

Preferred

 • Experience designing and managing social media strategy, digital channels, media relations, and multi-channel marketing campaigns.

Required

 • Experience preparing senior leaders or subject-matter experts for media interviews.

Required

 • Proven ability to translate technical or research content into clear, compelling public-facing material.

Required

 • Experience defining success metrics and evaluating communications performance.

Required

• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline.

Required

• Ability to work collaboratively and coordinate work with leadership across a complex organization.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

10960 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1550, Los Angeles, CA  90024

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General office equipment

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.