Communications Associate Jobs in California
Communications associate jobs in California concentrate in technology, entertainment, healthcare, and public affairs, with demand at every level from entry-level coordinators to senior communications professionals supporting executive teams. The largest hiring markets are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers like Kaiser Permanente, Apple, and the University of California system maintain ongoing needs for communications talent. The most in-demand specialties include digital content strategy, media relations, and internal communications. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Associate PBX Operator in Communications Unit at Queen of the Valley Medical Center Hospital. This position is Per Diem and will work 8-hour Variable Shifts.
Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center
Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center is committed to delivering top-notch healthcare, earning recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a High-Performance Hospital for heart attack, heart & kidney failure, hip fracture, stroke, and maternity care. Our dedication to the highest standards of patient care is also demonstrated with our Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission, the nation's largest not-for-profit health care regulating organization. Join our distinguished team and contribute to a hospital known for its unwavering commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate service.
Under moderate supervision, answers a multi-incoming computerized PBX system and directs calls to the appropriate extension, department or individual. Responsible for monitoring and responding appropriately to medical emergency alarms, fire and equipment failure.
Employee must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate with and provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Age-specific needs that the employee is required to know and understand will be reviewed and evaluated during job specific/department specific orientations and on-going thereafter
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Queen Of The Valley Medical Ctr and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in healthcare environment.
One (1) year computerized switchboard experience.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Northern California, Providence provides health care services to Eureka, Fortuna, Healdsburg, Napa, Petaluma and Santa Rosa.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requsition ID: 457834
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Communications & Marketing
Job Function: Marketing/Public Relations/Community Affairs
Job Schedule: Per-Diem
Job Shift: Variable
Career Track: Admin Support
Department: 7810 COMMUNICATIONS
Address: CA Napa 1000 Trancas St
Work Location: Queen of the Valley Medical Center
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $25.00 - $31.38
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Description
Associate PBX Operator in Communications Unit at Queen of the Valley Medical Center Hospital. This position is Per Diem and will work 8-hour Variable Shifts.
Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center
Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center is committed to delivering top-notch healthcare, earning recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a High-Performance Hospital for heart attack, heart & kidney failure, hip fracture, stroke, and maternity care. Our dedication to the highest standards of patient care is also demonstrated with our Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission, the nation's largest not-for-profit health care regulating organization. Join our distinguished team and contribute to a hospital known for its unwavering commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate service.
Under moderate supervision, answers a multi-incoming computerized PBX system and directs calls to the appropriate extension, department or individual. Responsible for monitoring and responding appropriately to medical emergency alarms, fire and equipment failure.
Employee must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate with and provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Age-specific needs that the employee is required to know and understand will be reviewed and evaluated during job specific/department specific orientations and on-going thereafter
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Queen Of The Valley Medical Ctr and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in healthcare environment.
One (1) year computerized switchboard experience.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Northern California, Providence provides health care services to Eureka, Fortuna, Healdsburg, Napa, Petaluma and Santa Rosa.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requsition ID: 457834
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Communications & Marketing
Job Function: Marketing/Public Relations/Community Affairs
Job Schedule: Per-Diem
Job Shift: Variable
Career Track: Admin Support
Department: 7810 COMMUNICATIONS
Address: CA Napa 1000 Trancas St
Work Location: Queen of the Valley Medical Center
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $25.00 - $31.38
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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Communications Associate Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Resolv.Global11R
- Providence2
- Loyola Marymount University2
- Boeing1
- Outcast1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in communications associate jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field
- Strong writing and editing skills across press releases, reports, and digital content
- Experience with social media platforms and digital content management systems
- Ability to coordinate with media contacts, vendors, and internal stakeholders
- Proficiency in tools such as Cision, Meltwater, or comparable media monitoring software
- Familiarity with AP Style and California public agency or corporate communications standards
Communications Associate Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a communications associate in California?
Most communications associate roles in California require a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a closely related field. California does not require a state-issued license for this role, but candidates who complete internships with California-based organizations, build a portfolio of published or distributed work, and earn credentials such as the Accreditation in Public Relations through the Public Relations Society of America are consistently more competitive in the state's hiring market.
Which companies hire communications associates in California?
California communications associate roles are posted by Resolv.Global, Providence, and Loyola Marymount University and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's mix of technology headquarters, major healthcare systems, entertainment studios, and large public universities creates a broad and steady demand for communications professionals across industries.
Which California cities have the most communications associate jobs?
San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles have the most communications associate openings in California. Los Angeles anchors the largest share of roles given its concentration of entertainment companies, media outlets, and corporate headquarters, while San Francisco and San Diego attract strong demand from technology firms, biotech companies, and large healthcare institutions with active public affairs and media relations functions.
Are there remote communications associate jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields, because communications work is largely desk-based and well-suited to remote delivery. About 88% of communications associate openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly this role has shifted toward flexible arrangements since the pandemic. Writing, media monitoring, digital content, and social media coordination are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a communications associate in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to internship or coordinator programs at large California employers such as the University of California system, Kaiser Permanente, or county government communications offices, which regularly bring on candidates with limited professional experience. Lateral moves from adjacent roles like administrative assistant, marketing coordinator, or content writer also open the door. A portfolio of writing samples, even from student publications or volunteer projects, and familiarity with tools like Cision give candidates a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to communications associate jobs in California?
You can find and apply to communications associate jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to whichever positions fit.
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