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The Colibri Collective is looking for a dynamic, visionary leader who can take our award-winning team to the next level. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who will create, plan, and integrate their vision to elevate the communications endeavors and department.

The Colibri Collective is the first Latina-owned digital marketing firm in Phoenix, Arizona, and has been named one of the Best Places to Work by Phoenix Business Journal. We are an award-winning full-service marketing agency providing a collective of talent with experience and expertise in all things marketing. By serving a wide range of clients, varying from the Political, Educational, and Non-Profit sectors. Our focus is to deliver elevated strategies that ignite emotion and, most importantly, results.

Our partnerships with clients are the cornerstone of our success. We specialize in marketing for progressive causes and ideals that build a better world. Currently, our portfolio includes K-12 and higher education institutions; Latinx, BIPOC, and other special interest groups; independent expenditures from across the country; human rights advocacy organizations; healthcare services and educators; and nonprofits.

As the Director of Strategic Communications for Political, Educational, and Non-Profit clients, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual and conceptual direction of our projects. Your creative vision and strategic insight will help our clients effectively convey their messages and achieve their goals while ensuring culturally sensitive and impactful communication within the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES
 

​Strategic Communication Planning:

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies that promote the agency’s services, culture, and achievements.

• Align communication efforts with overall business objectives and marketing plans. 

• Identify award opportunities, write case studies, and manage submissions to showcase leadership and organizational accomplishments.
   

Spanish-Language & Multicultural Communications:

• Transcreate ideas into culturally relevant concepts and strategies that reflect Latino cultural nuances.

• Review and proofread all Spanish-language content for accuracy and authenticity; when capacity allows, support with copywriting.

• Oversee content that resonates with diverse Latino audiences and is aligned with Latino marketing strategies.

• Collaborate with the design team to develop Spanish-language campaigns from inception.

• Oversee all Spanish translations across communication channels.
   

Internal Communication:

• Foster effective internal communication to keep employees informed, engaged, and aligned with agency values.

• Oversee creation of internal newsletters, memos, and case studies.

• Measure and report on the effectiveness of internal communication strategies.

• Track and analyze communication performance using relevant metrics.

• Analyze data to extract insights and inform communication and organizational strategies.

• Provide regular reports and insights to agency leadership.
   

External Communication & Media Relations:

• Develop and execute media relations campaigns in collaboration with the communications team.

• Serve as the lead in client calls, ensuring clear communication, strategic alignment, and a strong representation of the team’s perspective.

• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers.

• Prepare press releases, op-eds, articles, messaging matrices, and other external content.

• Coordinate crisis communication efforts when necessary.
   

PR Management & Advocacy:

• Develop and execute PR strategies aligned with organizational and campaign goals.

• Identify key channels, stakeholders, and messaging for effective outreach.

• Manage public relations campaigns and events.

• Coordinate press outreach and media relations for all clients.

• Craft inclusive, culturally sensitive messaging tailored to campaign objectives.

• Ensure alignment across internal teams and client goals.
   

RFP & Business Development Support:

• Lead the RFP process, ensuring timely, strategic, and high-quality submissions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather content and insights.

• Support business development by producing compelling proposal responses that reflect agency strength.
   

Content Creation & Brand Management:

• Oversee content creation for messaging matrix, website, blog, email marketing, and social media, and any other formats.

• Develop and implement a social media strategy to grow followers and engagement.

• Ensure all content is engaging, on-brand, and relevant to target audiences.

• Maintain brand guidelines and ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.

• Monitor brand sentiment and mentions across online and offline channels.

• Provide strategic input on branding trends and agency positioning, offering copy-driven recommendations that elevate voice, tone, and storytelling.
   

Leadership & Organizational Strategy:

• Manage a team of communication professionals, including writers, translators, and PR specialists.

• Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance evaluations.

• Identify and assess potential risks, taking proactive steps to mitigate them.

• Structure and facilitate effective decision-making processes to improve organizational health and impact.

• Consider long-term organizational strategy, weighing diverse inputs and identifying innovative opportunities.
   

Project & Resource Management:

• Assign, track, and manage communication hours across projects.

• Reconcile hours to ensure cost-efficiency and alignment with strategic goals.

QUALIFICATIONS
 

• A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a
  related field is often required.

• 7-10 years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related field.

• Ability to strategize and align communication strategies with overall organizational goals.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with media outlets and journalists.

• Skill in handling media inquiries and organizing press conferences.

• Proficiency in leveraging digital and social media platforms for communication purposes.

• Ability to inspire and lead a team of communication professionals.

• Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate new communication strategies.

• Use data and analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies.

• Adjust strategies based on performance metrics and feedback.

• Collaborate with other departments and leaders within the organization.

• Awareness of political and cultural sensitivities that may impact communications.

• Ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics.

• Ensure communications align with legal standards and ethical guidelines.

 
COMPENSATION
Starting at $80,000 based on experience + bonus based on performance
 
BENEFITS

• 14 paid holidays

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401K with employer matching

• Profit sharing

• Joining a collaborative, upbeat team!

 
SCHEDULE

Monday to Friday.
Must be able to work on site. Remote work is not available for this position.

Please submit your 3 references or questions to hr@thecolibricollective.com.

At The Colibri Collective, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of a disability, we will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.