Leaf Group is looking for a Corporate Communications Manager to help us with internal and external corporate communications from our Santa Monica, CA office (remote for now).

A big vision calls for a big job.  As we grow, our need for a Corporate Communications Manager grows with us.

Leaf Group is a house of brands, creating and cultivating digital-first companies in growing lifestyle categories: Fitness & Wellness (Well+Good, Livestrong.com); Home & Decor (Hunker, Society6, Deny Designs), and Art & Design (Saatchi Art, The Other Art Fair). Additionally, we have performance focused brands in key categories such as Travel, Pets, and DIY (OnlyInYourState, Cuteness, eHow). Our media and marketplace brands are authentic and authoritative, reaching a large and growing passionate audience. 

We work in a fun, collaborative environment that is diverse, adventurous, and open-minded. We look for proactive, accountable people focused on continuous learning and growth to push themselves and our businesses forward. Check us out here.

You’ll Report To: VP, Communications

A typical day as a Corporate Communications Manager might include:

• Working closely with the People Team, DEI and brand leaders to coordinate regular cadence of internal communications
• Managing corporate social media channels, including Instagram, and work with Recruitment and People Teams to regularly post news to sites like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, etc.
• Serving as a strategic partner to develop and prepare effective and thoughtful communications that educate, inform and connect with internal and external audiences.
• Building relationships with writers and editors at media/ecommerce trade, finance and business media outlets
• Identifying corporate stories and messaging and pitch newsworthy stories to business and finance media outlets
• Managing corporate Intranet and developing regular content strategy
• Tracking and monitoring coverage for our company and brands
• Submitting the company and our leaders for awards, speaking opp’s, etc.

You’ll be successful if you are a detail-oriented hard worker who can think quickly on their feet. The ideal candidate can work independently in a fast-paced environment but also understands the importance of the team. 

What You Have:

• 3-5 years of experience in corporate communications (ideal candidate has both internal and external communications experience).
• Experience working with multiple brands and/or stakeholders.
• Experience in creating multiple communications documents including: FAQs, press releases, strategies, social media messaging, etc.
• Proven ability to develop strategic public relations, marketing or communications programs and successfully execute upon them with measurable results.
• Corporate communications experience at a publicly traded company (preferred).
• Detail-oriented, creative communicator.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Not afraid to wear multiple hats - no job being too small or too large.
• Strategic thinker who exhibits sound judgment and a high degree of professionalism, maturity and confidentiality.
• We're casual and informal but we work hard and work responsibly. Personal accountability goes a long way. We believe we are the change.

What We Have:

• Leaf Group is among the 2021 Built In LA Best Companies To Work For
• eHow is the 2019 & 2020 People's Choice and official Webby Winner for Social Video/How To-DIY 
• Well+Good is the 2019 People's Choice winner of the Webby’s Award for Best Lifestyle Brand
• Leaf Group is among TalentDesk’s 2019 Best Companies To Work For
• Leaf Group is among the 2019 Built In LA Best Companies To Work For
• Leaf Group is among Comparably's 2018 Best Companies in Los Angeles
• Well+Good is the 2018 winner of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Company Award
• MyPlate is the 2018 winner of the Webby Award for Best Design
• Winner of the 2017 Best Company for Diversity award Comparably
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages (i.e., Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, 401K)
• Discounted gym memberships
• Paid-to-play vacation rewards
• Discretionary unlimited vacation time
• Employee discounts for Saatchi Art, Society6, and Deny Designs

Leaf Group, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by state, federal, or local law. It is the intent of the Company to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local legislation concerning equal opportunity in employment.

Agency Disclosure:

If the Leaf Group Talent Acquisition department, or any current company employee, receives an unsolicited resume from a third party recruiting agency and Leaf Group does not have a signed Agency Agreement active, Leaf Group will not be deemed liable to pay a placement fee. The unsolicited resume will be considered a gift and can be considered for our recruitment efforts.