Communications Strategist

Communications Strategist (W)right On Communications San Diego, CA Job Details Full-time 20 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Opportunities for advancement Lunch & learns Qualifications Research Full Job Description Inspiring environment San Diego public relations agency (W)right On Communications and its two specialized agencies, WOC | Resonance and WOC | Signal are located above the Westin San Diego Downtown in the heart of the city in the iconic Emerald Plaza complex. Enjoy sweeping 360 degree views of San Diego Bay to Balboa Park and Coronado from the top floors of the tallest tower that is the agency's home.

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Steps to Little Italy, Waterfront Embarcadero, Gaslamp District, Seaport Village, Waterfront Park and so much more. Next to the downtown rail hub for very easy access via the Trolley, Coaster, Amtrak and San Diego airport. Dog-friendly, company beach cruisers available for a quick pedal to the Bay. Competitive employee rewards package Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, life, paid vacation and floating holidays, 401K eligibility) Career growth and advancement opportunity Enjoy many intangible benefits Casual Fridays Regular team celebrations and community service opportunities Fully stocked snack room 100% paid job-related professional development opportunities Regular team "lunch and learns" And much more Communications Strategist About the Role We're looking for a communications professional ready to stretch, who is early in their career and wants to do more than execute and is ready to think and act strategically. This full-time, in-office role primarily supports one of two specialized agencies under (W)right On Communications, WOC | Signal , where the dedicated team is focused on complex, high-stakes B2B sectors including clean energy, advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity. You'll have the opportunity to provide as-needed support to WOC | Resonance from time to time. Its team is focused on community trust, stakeholder alignment and human-centered communications in tourism, senior living, education and nonprofits. You will learn how strategic communications works in fundamentally different contexts and develop the judgment to know when each approach applies. What You'll Do You will: Support execution of integrated communications programs across earned, owned, paid and social channels Research, build and maintain media lists and databases; contribute to outreach and relationship building Draft and refine content including media materials, social content, blogs and client communications Monitor media, social and AI-driven visibility; contribute to reporting and insights Support analytics and performance tracking to understand what's working and why Coordinate client deliverables, timelines and internal workflows to ensure high-quality execution Participate in client meetings, prepare materials and contribute to follow-ups Contribute to new business research and proposal development Learn how strategy translates into execution and begin contributing your own thinking This role is foundational to how our teams operate. When this role performs well, everything performs better. What You'll Learn In this role, you'll develop: Exposure to complex B2B sectors and how credibility is established in technical markets An understanding of how trust is built in community and stakeholder environments Experience with AI's growing role in communications visibility and reputation The ability to connect communications activity to business outcomes Judgment in fast-moving, high-stakes situations What We're Looking For 3-5 years of experience in communications, PR or related field, preferably in an agency environment Strong writing skills across formats (media, digital, social) Curiosity about industries ranging from clean energy to cybersecurity and B2B environments Comfort working across both structured systems (data, analytics, tools) and human dynamics (relationships, storytelling) Strong organizational and project management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Willingness to ask questions, take feedback and grow quickly Familiarity with AI usage policies and governance and tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and others. Familiarity with the Microsoft 365 suite; project management software particularly Asana; media database and monitoring tools including MuckRack, Cision, Agility and CoverageBook; web and AI visibility monitoring tools including Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Ubersuggest, Moz or Otterly.

AI; and social media monitoring, publishing and analytics platforms including Sprout Social, Hootsuite and others. What Makes Someone Successful Here You're curious about how things work and not just how to do them You want to understand why , not just execute what You're comfortable being stretched beyond your current experience You take ownership of your work and development You enjoy being a key part of a high-performing team and bring a positive can-do attitude You're building toward becoming a strategic advisor, not just a practitioner Why Join WOC | Signal As a member of the (W)right On Communications family of award-winning strategic communicators, you'll join a Forbes and Newsweek Best PR Agency in America and work on the topmost floors of one of downtown San Diego's most iconic office towers, Emerald Plaza, overlooking the City and harbor. Alongside a team of savvy, imaginative and trusted professionals solving real business problems for exciting clients, you'll be exposed to: senior-level thinking diverse industries and challenges a team that values judgment, not just output And you'll have the opportunity to grow into a strategist who can operate across both trust-driven and high-stakes communications environments. How to Apply Email with the following (PDF attachments please): Cover letter explaining your current situation and location; why you seek this opportunity; and availability date to start; Résumé; and Any supporting materials you feel helpful to share.