Strategic Communications Manager

Our Mission

Our School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us.

Position Overview

The Strategic Communications Manager is a key member of Milken’s External Relations team, responsible for leading and executing high-impact strategic communications initiatives that elevate the School’s brand and advance institutional priorities.

This role partners closely with internal departments to design and implement thoughtful, coordinated communications strategies that showcase excellence across the School. The Strategic Communications Manager reports to the Director of Communications and works collaboratively across departments to ensure messaging is aligned, compelling, and mission-driven.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and strong project manager who can translate institutional priorities into clear messaging, meaningful storytelling, and measurable outcomes.

Specific Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications Projects
• Athletics, Scholar-in-Residence, Performing Arts & Signature Programs
• Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies to elevate the visibility and reputation of Athletics, Integration, Performing Arts & Signature Programs
• Partner with department leaders to identify key narratives, milestones, achievements, and community stories.
• Plan and implement coordinated messaging across website, social media, email, print, and other platforms.
• Ensure consistent brand standards and high-quality storytelling across all collateral.

• Strategic thinking and project management skills
• Ability to translate institutional priorities into clear messaging and meaningful storytelling
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience in developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies
• Knowledge of brand standards and storytelling best practices