Manager, Development Communications – Hybrid

Cedars-Sinai

. Develop and implement communications strategies and plans engaging, aligning, and inspiring audiences around Cedars-Sinai’s vision and organizational priorities .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $118,000 - $183,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing strategic communications plans, managing cross-functional projects, and fostering collaborative team environments. Proficient in donor engagement and fundraising communications within healthcare or nonprofit sectors.

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Strategic Communications PlanningProject ManagementFundraising CommunicationsTeam LeadershipStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Communications StrategyContent DevelopmentProject GovernanceBudget ManagementPerformance Evaluation

Soft Skills

CollaborationRelationship BuildingMentoringAccountabilityProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Healthcare CommunicationsNonprofit SectorPublic RelationsMedia RelationsJournalism

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement communications strategies and plans engaging, aligning, and inspiring audiences around Cedars-Sinai’s vision and organizational priorities
Collaborate cross-functionally with fundraising, marketing, executive leadership, operational teams, internal partners, and external agencies/vendors
Lead planning and management of concurrent communications projects, including assigning writers, project managers, and designers
Establish milestones, dependencies, decision points, accountability, timelines, and budgets for projects
Serve as a strategic thought partner to Development Communications leadership, gift officers, and other stakeholders
Evaluate and improve departmental workflows, systems, tools, and processes
Advise partners on communications priorities and resource requirements
Build trusted relationships across Development, executive leadership, marketing, clinical, and operational areas
Develop integrated content and channel strategies for fundraising, donor communications, campaign messaging, and institutional narratives
Apply philanthropy and fundraising communications knowledge to support donor engagement, campaigns, stewardship, fundraising initiatives, and institutional impact
Write and edit communications content
Manage, mentor, and develop staff while balancing workloads and fostering a collaborative, accountable, high-performing team culture
Establish project governance practices covering intake, prioritization, briefing, review, approvals, escalation, and post-project evaluation
Use project results, stakeholder feedback, audience insights, and performance data to evaluate effectiveness and recommend improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five (5) plus years of communications/journalism, public relations/media relations, and/or marketing experience
Experience preferably in healthcare/hospital, nonprofit, or academic environment, but not required
Two (2) plus years of managerial experience supervising direct reports
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or related field
Must currently live in the Los Angeles area or be willing to relocate to the LA area for onsite requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Outstanding benefit package
Competitive salary
Culturally and ethnically diverse, inclusive environment
Professional growth and development opportunities