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Communications Consultant Jobs in San Ramon, CA

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San Francisco, CA

$0–$29.80 / hour

p>Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Completes required paperwork in a timely and organized manner, including but not limited to Individualized Written Program Plan (IWPP), annual paperwork, safety exercises, and all reports required for local funding agencies.

2 days ago

San Mateo, CA

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Ability to build strong relationships, engage and encourage trust, and deepen the client relationship by applying a focused client communication strategy, and exceeding client expectations.

Investment Professionals' Compensation | Charles Schwab.

2 days ago

Foster City, CA

$169,100–$270,800 / year

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD Preferred Qualifications • 9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g.

14 days ago

Santa Clara, CA

Founded in 2019 and backed by KPMG, Workday Ventures, Dell Technologies, Venrock, Innovius Capital, Sentinel Global, NeoTribe Ventures, Engineering Capital, and Firebolt Ventures, we build AI Team Mates that drive intelligent automation by combining fine-grained analytical orchestration of a company's typical financial and audit workflows with conversational AI, delivering rapid value to the finance/audit back office. You will assist with everything from creating demo environments, writing demo scripts, running technical AI workshops, maintaining discovery framework documents to working closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to capture requirements for new products and features and align messaging cross-functionally.

2 days ago

Alameda, CA

$65–$75 / day
Contractor

This person is accountable for how the brand shows up across AI answer engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, Copilot, and similar), monitoring visibility and share-of-voice through tools such as Profound, translating insights into a prioritized backlog, and orchestrating delivery across SEO, content, and engineering teams.

Convert monitoring insights into clearly scoped, well-prioritized JIRA tickets with acceptance criteria, routing work to the right team (content authoring, technical SEO, AEM/web engineering, data/structured-markup).

1 day ago

Redwood City, CA

$24–$26 / hour

p>Sares Regis Group of Newport Beach, California, is a privately held real estate development, investment and management firm that focuses on commercial properties and multifamily communities in the western U.S. Since its founding in 1993, SRG has developed and acquired more than $7 billion in commercial and residential assets. • Accompanies prospects to model apartments and discusses size and layout of rooms, available facilities, such as swimming pool, location of shopping centers and freeways, services available, and terms of lease.

2 days ago

New
Walnut Creek, CA
Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR HSD/GED and 3 years Restaurant Management, B2B or outside sales experience, or equivalent relatable experience including completion of the Sysco Sales Internship. Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, maintaining sales records, processing credits, and pick-up requests, preparing sales quotes and menu suggestions, and filing reports.
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New
San Francisco, CA
Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR HSD/GED and 3 years Restaurant Management, B2B or outside sales experience, or equivalent relatable experience including completion of the Sysco Sales Internship. Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, maintaining sales records, processing credits, and pick-up requests, preparing sales quotes and menu suggestions, and filing reports.
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Foster City, CA
$180,600–$289,300 / year
Oversee and manage audits, compliance, and regulatory activities related to Cybersecurity, including FBA/FFIEC, Bank of England, other regulators, GLBA, SSAE16/ISAE3402, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), internal audits, ISO, NIST, COSO, COBIT, and customer/client inquiries. Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
14 days ago

Foster City, CA
$180,600–$289,300 / year
The ideal candidate is a strong security engineer and problem solver with deep experience in Python‑based services, cloud security engineering, API‑driven architectures, and automation, and who is excited to apply GenAI and autonomous agent technologies to modern security challenges. Visa’s Cyber Security team is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to design, build, and operate large‑scale, cloud‑native and AI‑driven security platforms that protect Visa’s global brand, networks, products, and data.
14 days ago

Milpitas, CA
$60–$65 / hour
Full time
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We are seeking an experienced SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) Consultant to support, maintain, and enhance SAP RAR solutions while participating in ongoing implementation initiatives.
7 days ago

Pleasanton, California
Full time
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12 days ago

New
San Jose, CA
This dual role involves optimizing technology configurations and driving technical product integration while simultaneously delivering customized consulting to align digital strategies with business objectives and championing the adoption of Northwestern Mutual’s technology suite. The Technology Solutions & Support Consultant is an on-site position embedded within network offices nationwide, dedicated to advancing financial advisors' sales effectiveness and practice growth through innovative technology solutions.
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Oakland, CA
The consultant works with leadership and content stakeholders to draft key communications, provides consultation and editorial services, and advocates for multi-directional communication. The position creates original content, including newsletters, social media, employee emails, fact sheets, intranet content, news releases, and more.
30+ days ago

Minnie or CLT (preferred), Des Moines, Irving, MN
In this role, you will: -Lead development of internal communications and readiness training planning and execution as part of cross functional teams to drive effective communications and readiness training leading to successful change adoption; facilitate on-line or in-person readiness training as applicable to support the initiative. -Deliver communications and readiness resources when needed and to the right audiences, using the appropriate timing (target alerts or bundled communication) leading to successful change adoption.
30+ days ago

Oakland, CA
We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning. This team also works cross-functionally to ensure all member-facing communications are compliant, on-brand, and support a quality member experience.
30+ days ago

San Francisco, California
This job is a 6-month contract role responsible for partnering with our Executive and Internal Communications managers to provide communications support and council to multiple Delta Dental Executive Leadership Team (ELT) members and their respective organizations, designed to engage and inspire our community employees to deliver on our enterprise strategy. Our ideal candidate is enthusiastic about supporting the team in executing key functional communications programs and high-impact project communications that align with Delta Dentals strategic priorities.
30+ days ago

Oakland, CA
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from and its affiliates, and contracted partners. We are seeking a talented and experienced Communications Consultant to join our dynamic team in Oakland, CA.
30 days ago

San Francisco, CA
With deep industry expertise and strong client partnerships, we help Communications, Media and Technology (CMT) leaders design and execute growth strategies that solve real customer needs and deliver measurable outcomes. As a Consultant you will play a critical role in identifying and sizing opportunities, building robust business cases, and generating the evidence required to validate and prioritize growth bets.
30+ days ago

San Francisco, California
The person in this role will also partner with our Executive and Internal Communications managers to provide communications support and counsel to multiple Delta Dental Executive Leadership Team (ELT) members and their respective organizations, designed to engage and inspire our community of employees to deliver on our enterprise strategy. Our ideal candidate brings strong writing skills, is enthusiastic about supporting the team in executing key functional communications programs and can deliver high-impact communications that align with Delta Dentals strategic priorities.
30+ days ago

San Francisco, CA
$110,000–$170,000 / year
p>As a member of DPR's global Communications + Brand team, the Senior Employee Communications Specialist will work closely with a peer group of Communications + Brand professionals who partner with teams across the company to enhance the employee experience by ensuring timely, accurate and inclusive messaging across multiple channels and further foster DPR's culture.
Develop and implement content strategy that supports the region's employee communications plan, utilizing a variety of media (email, video, printed collateral, etc.), and shared across multiple channels (newsletters, intranet, various Microsoft employee engagement platforms such as Viva and Teams, digital signage, face-to-face meetings, etc.).
30+ days ago

San Francisco, California
As a member of DPR’s global Communications + Brand team, the Senior Employee Communications Specialist will work closely with a peer group of Communications + Brand professionals who partner with teams across the company to enhance the employee experience by ensuring timely, accurate and inclusive messaging across multiple channels and further foster DPR’s culture. Develop and implement content strategy that supports the region’s employee communications plan, utilizing a variety of media (email, video, printed collateral, etc.), and shared across multiple channels (newsletters, intranet, various Microsoft employee engagement platforms such as Viva and Teams, digital signage, face-to-face meetings, etc.).
30+ days ago

San Francisco, California
The ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller and experienced operator: someone who can craft nuanced narratives, manage high-stakes moments, build strong press relationships, and execute with speed and judgment in a fast-moving environment. Strong executive communications experience, including partnering with founders, CEOs, or senior leaders on external narrative, media strategy, and thought leadership.
8 days ago

San Francisco, California
p style="min-height:1.5em">The ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller and experienced operator: someone who can craft nuanced narratives, manage high-stakes moments, build strong press relationships, and execute with speed and judgment in a fast-moving environment.
Strong executive communications experience, including partnering with founders, CEOs, or senior leaders on external narrative, media strategy, and thought leadership.
7 days ago

San Francisco, CA
Remote
$85,000–$105,000 / year
As Communications and Marketing Manager, you will help ABFAS engage residents, Diplomates and candidates, and hospital leadership through audience-focused communications that help stakeholders understand certification requirements, the rigor of the process, and the role of ABFAS Board Certification in safeguarding public health.
Write, edit, and proofread content for web pages, emails, newsletters, announcements, toolkits, and stakeholder materials, with a consistent brand voice and messaging tailored to residents, candidates, Diplomates, residency program leadership, and hospital credentialers.
30+ days ago

San Francisco, CA
p>The ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller and experienced operator: someone who can craft nuanced narratives, manage high-stakes moments, build strong press relationships, and execute with speed and judgment in a fast-moving environment.
Strong executive communications experience, including partnering with founders, CEOs, or senior leaders on external narrative, media strategy, and thought leadership.
7 days ago

New
San Francisco, CA
The ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller and experienced operator: someone who can craft nuanced narratives, manage high-stakes moments, build strong press relationships, and execute with speed and judgment in a fast-moving environment. Strong executive communications experience, including partnering with founders, CEOs, or senior leaders on external narrative, media strategy, and thought leadership.
6 days ago

Palo Alto, CA
Full time
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Demonstrated writing, editing, and proofreading across formats: reports, newsletters, press releases, articles, web content, presentations, posters, exhibits, direct mail, and email.
9 days ago

CA
You will bridge the gap between carrier infrastructure and the developer ecosystem, particularly by driving the adoption of Rich Business Messaging (RBM).Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Through your technical domain expertise and partnership management skills, you will help ensure global users have access to advanced connectivity and communication features regardless of the device or platform they use.
13 days ago

San Jose, CA
Company Description: IMCS Group is one of the fastest growing MWBE (Minority Woman Owned Enterprise) staffing firms in the U.S. We focus on bringing a Diversity Recruitment approach to Fortune 500 companies within North America and EMEA region contingent labor programs. Job Details: Lead the CDC/RDC (Clock Domain Crossing / Reset Domain Crossing) methodology in silicon one chips.
22 days ago

Emeryville, CA
Strong experience building or advancing communications operating models, including editorial planning, messaging frameworks, and cross-functional processes that improve efficiency and consistency. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidates experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.
30+ days ago

San Francisco, CA
$161,600–$212,000 / year
Partner with Carta's leadership team, outside speaker bureau team and content leads to design and run a comprehensive thought leadership program, including bylined content, speaking opportunities, award submissions, and top-tier media engagements.
Carta's Fund Administration platform supports 9,000+ funds and SPVs, representing nearly $185B in assets under management, with tools designed to enhance the strategic impact of fund CFOs.
30+ days ago

Mountain View, CA
$145,000–$165,000 / year
p>The Director of Marketing & Communication will conceive of and implement energetic and innovative marketing and communications strategies that effectively attract and retain a diverse audience, reaching across digital and traditional platforms, and ultimately establishing an exciting local and national brand identity.
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29 days ago

Mountain View, CA
To succeed here, you"ll combine creativity with organizational skills to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines simultaneously, as well as enjoy pitching to journalists, bloggers and commentators, or producing internal communications and events for our employees. This role is scoped as a strategic and execution-focused partner, working directly with the VP of AI Transformation to help teams rethink how they work, moving beyond simple tasks to entirely new workflows.
19 days ago

CA
p>As part of the Google Cloud Communications team in Global Communications and Public Affairs (GCPA), it's our job to help inform and educate customers, partners, opinion leaders - and our own employees - about the benefits of our products, our company culture and values, and our approach to the big public policy issues of the day. Your proficiency in executive stakeholder management, business acumen, and external relationship-building will be crucial as you coach executive leaders, build strong media partnerships, and safeguard Google Cloud"s reputation across this expansive portfolio.
30+ days ago

San Francisco, California
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience providing strategic counsel to senior executives within capital markets and tech, such as venture capital and private equity firms, hedge funds, investment managers, AI and SaaS solution providers. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs.
30+ days ago

New
San Francisco, CA
As part of the Google Cloud Communications team in Global Communications and Public Affairs (GCPA), it's our job to help inform and educate customers, partners, opinion leaders, and our own employees about the benefits of our products, our company culture and values, and our approach to the big public policy issues of the day. Additionally, you"ll maintain relationships with journalists and influencers, develop written materials and campaigns, create new programs, and counter misinformation that interferes with our business and ability to serve our customers and users.
1 day ago

San Mateo, CA
$11,705.20–$14,625.87 / year
A typical way of gaining the knowledge and skills is equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public relations, communications, journalism, business or public administration, or a related field and five (5) years of management experience in public affairs, media relations, or related area. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
20 days ago

San Mateo, California
Content Development and Brand Management:Oversee the creation and distribution of high-quality content across various channels, including press releases, speeches, bylined articles, and social media posts. This role requires a seasoned professional who can effectively manage our brand image, foster positive relationships with stakeholders, and drive impactful communication campaigns across various channels.
30+ days ago

Oakland, California
Remote
$114,500–$114,500
li>Content & Narrative Strategy: Work closely with the Communications Strategist and Digital Organizer to lead the content strategy that engages audience segments, and build/implement narrative strategy in service of Black liberation, Black migrant justice, and abolition of the carceral state.
Position: Communications Director
Location: Fully Remote (Some travel)
Reports to: Co-Director
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Compensation: $114,500 .
30+ days ago

San Jose, California
$140,000–$170,000 / year
At a glance:
🚨 New Opportunity | Director of Communications 🚨

Another Source is proud to be partnering with Housing Trust Silicon Valley on a newly created Director of Communications opportunity.

Housing Trust is one of the leading organizations advancing affordable housing solutions across the Bay Area, and they're looking for a communications leader who can help tell that story in a meaningful way.

In this role, you'll:
-Lead organization-wide communications strategy
-Drive media relations, executive communications, and brand management
-Manage external PR and communications partners
-Use data and insights to strengthen communications effectiveness
-Serve as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership while remaining hands-on in execution

📍 San Jose, CA (Hybrid)
💰 $140,000 – $170,000

If you're passionate about using communications as a tool for mission-driven impact and want to help shape the future of affordable housing in California, I'd love to connect.

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, business, marketing, communications, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
22 days ago

San Francisco, CA
li>Work with a contractor to create and curate social media content, including short-form video and graphic design, that amplifies our policy priorities by translating complex research into accessible, engaging posts to drive public awareness, engagement and membership.
Oversee and execute SPUR’s press and media engagement, including creating press releases and proactively reaching out to press contacts to highlight SPUR's policy insights and research findings.
9 days ago

Oakland, California
$89,500–$116,000 / year
Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.
Under general supervision, the Senior Marketing Communications Director manages, plans, directs, and implements the communications, marketing, and media and public relations plans of the American Heart Association in a specified market, in addition to assisting the communications team as needed for other territories.
30+ days ago

Mountain View, CA
p>The Marketing & Communications Program Manager reports and supports the Director, Medical Network Marketing & Communications by managing and executing integrated campaigns, communications, and program deliverables that advance physician recruitment and engagement, patient growth, and consistent brand experience across all channels. This role serves as the operational lead for day-to-day campaign coordination, content production, and performance tracking, working closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure work is delivered on time, on brand, and aligned to strategic priorities.
30+ days ago

Pleasanton, CA
$79,230–$97,570 / year
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity, and Community, Hensel Phelps brings our clients visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.
28 days ago

Berkeley, CA
$124,700–$182,800 / year
SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. Responsible for leading and managing a team of project managers and highly technical professionals who manage the design, installation, and testing of mission critical networking and telecommunications infrastructure and technologies as a part of complex campus capital projects.
12 days ago

San Francisco, CA
Note By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following Sunnyvale CA USA New York NY USA Reston VA USA San Francisco CA USA Thornton CO USA.Minimum qualificationsBachelors degree in Civil Mechanical Electrical Architectural or Structural Engineering Information Technology or equivalent practical experience.3 years of experience in telecommunications system design or Information and Communications Technology ICT infrastructure within an industrial environment.3 years of experience in mission critical facility design and construction environments. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing with key teams working on the development of our TPUs Vertex AI for Google Cloud Google Global Networking Data Center operations systems research and much more.
30+ days ago

San Francisco, CA
$225,000–$240,000 / year
p>Our CMT clients are some of the world's most successful companies: wireless and wireline equipment and communications service providers: enterprise IT, consumer electronics, and semiconductor companies; and broadcasters, publishers, platform operators, online and entertainment companies; high tech; and software companies.
Communications: Oliver Wyman helps players in the converged communications industry (fixed-line operators, Internet-service providers, cable TV operators, mobile operators, wholesale operators, and private equity groups) to develop value growth strategies, improve their offers and go-to-market performance, and maximize organizational effectiveness.
30+ days ago

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Communications Consultant Jobs in San Ramon, CA

Employment Consultant Best Buddies International

VP, Financial Consultant- San Mateo, CA Charles Schwab

Data Engineer - Sr. Consultant level Visa Technology and Operations LLC

Senior Solutions Consultant (Pre-sales) Auditoria.AI

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Consultant HAN IT STAFFING INC

Leasing Consultant Sares-Regis Group

Sales Consultant Sysco

Mandarin/Hindi Sales Consultant Sysco

Cyber Security Engineer - Sr. Consultant level - Regulatory, Audit, & Compliance Visa Technology and Operations LLC

Cyber Security Engineer - Sr. Consultant level Visa Technology and Operations LLC

SAP RAR Consultant (Support, Maintenance & Implementation) - Dallas/Austin, TX/Milpitas, CA Epik Solutions

BMW Sales Consultant Hendrick Automotive Group Corporate

Field Technology Solutions & Support Consultant II Northwestern Mutual

Senior Communications Consultant GTT, LLC

Change Management & Communications Consultant (BEC3) Mindlance

Marketing Communications Specialist, Consultant Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

DELTA DENTAL: Executive and Internal Communications Consultant Elevated Resources

(Agile1)Communications Consultant, Senior Abacus Service Corporation

Customer Growth Strategy Consultant | Communications, Media, & Technology Accenture Plc

DELTA DENTAL: Executive & Internal Communications Content Consultant Elevated Resources

Senior Employee Communications Specialist DPR Construction Inc

Senior Employee Communications Specialist DPR

Staff Communications Manager Handshake

Senior Manager, Communications Handshake

Communications and Marketing Manager - American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) Staffing Advisors

Staff Communications Manager Stryder Corp

Senior Manager, Communications Stryder Corp

Communications Specialist DRT Strategies, Inc.

Technical Solutions Consultant, Android Connectivity and Communication Platforms Google LLC

Lead Consultant | Communication Design | User research IMCS Group Inc

Vice President, Strategic & Integrated Communications Sutter Health

Head of Communications Carta Inc

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Compass Group North America

Internal and External Communications Manager, AI Transformation Google LLC

External Communications Manager, Google Cloud Platform Portfolio Google LLC

Senior Vice President, Financial Communications (Fintech) Daniel J. Edelman

Communications Manager, Technical Infrastructure Google LLC

Communications Officer - Public Works (Open and Promotional) County of San Mateo

Head of PR & Communications Kaizen Stackup

Communications Director (BLMP) Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project

Communications Director - Housing Trust Silicon Valley Another Source

Communications Manager SPUR

Sr. Marketing Communications Director, Bay Area American Heart Association

Marketing & Communications Program Manager - FT - Days - Marketing and Communication @ MV El Camino Hospital

National Marketing & Communications Lead Hensel Phelps Construction Co

Manager, Communications Infrastructure Design & Build (0524U) Berkeley IT, #86949 University of California

Information and Communications Technology Designer, Google Data Centers Google LLC

Oliver Wyman - Communications, Media & Technology/Private Capital - Engagement Manager Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc

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