Communications Manager, Local & Launch Communications
Zipline · Austin, Texas, USA; Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Houston, Texas, USA
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Zipline 's roles stay open a median of 78 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 51% of Zipline 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Zipline
- high 338 stale, 6 reposted of 342 open
- Hiring momentum
- 454 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Zipline 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Zipline .
About this role
The Communications Manager for Local & Launch Communications at Zipline will lead all communications efforts related to new market and site launches. This role involves planning and executing integrated communications strategies, building relationships with media and influencers, and developing messaging materials to ensure successful deployment and community engagement. The position requires a hands-on approach to storytelling and media relations, focusing on creating excitement and clarity around Zipline's operations in new areas.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Zipline as an employer.
What you need
- 7+ years of communications experience in-house, agency, media, or politics; launch and local market experience strongly preferred
- Proven success working directly with traditional media and emerging media, including creators and digital platforms
- Strong news/viral judgment, crisp writing skills, and the ability to simplify complex topics
- Experience managing visual storytelling projects and working closely with videographers, managing on-site video crews or content teams
- Excellent attention to detail, project management and writing skills, paired with exceptional judgment and a strong understanding of the media landscape and/or local markets
- High ownership mindset, excellent project management skills, and comfort operating independently as the local comms lead
Nice to have
- Past work experience with creators, influencers and new media is a plus
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role involves significant travel (approximately 35%)
- Fast-paced environment may require strong multitasking skills
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Listed by Zipline on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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