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Equinix is the worlds digital infrastructure company shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed human connection is valued and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and work across teams influence key decisions and help shape the path forward. Youll find belonging purpose and a team that welcomes youbecause when you feel valued youre empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

The Communications Manager Equinix Foundation is a global storyteller communicator and brand steward who leads Foundation communications and sources community stories to meet the mutual goals of the Foundation Corporate Communications and Public Affairs teams globally. You will develop and champion a brand-level impact narrative and elevate the Foundations voice in priority communities to support Equinix brand visibility around the world and at a local level.

This role is responsible for aligning all Foundation communications with the broader Equinix brand narrative advancing our thought leadership and deepening community trust through meaningful human-centric and authentic storytelling.

This role reports into Equinix Corporate Reputation & Public Affairs team and collaborates extensively with the Foundation team and across Equinixs Global Marketing Brand Sustainability Employee and Regional Communications and country teams.

Responsibilities

Global Brand-Aligned Communications

- Develop and lead a global Foundation communications strategy that reflects Equinixs Community Principles brand values and narrativecommunity trust sustainability workforce development and digital inclusion
- Serve as the Foundations brand guardian and steward reinforcing and driving message alignment across all regions and channels internally and externally
- Ensure global consistency balanced with local relevance while adapting communications to cultural geographic and linguistic contexts

Thought Leadership & Strategic Influence

- Help shape a global thought leadership platform focused on speaking bylines and awards around digital inclusion workforce development and community resilience
- Support Exec Comms to develop executive platforms for Foundation Board Members and other executives and help shape RFPs talking points and content for global forums conferences and internal forums
- Help to create messaging around programs like Pathways to Tech as examples of Equinixs leadership in creating future-ready talent pipelines and WeGive as ways we are addressing the needs of our local communities to advance digital inclusion for all

Story Mining and Storytelling Across Cultures & Regions

- Partner with community affairs and regional teams to build a global pipeline of community stories from nonprofit partners grantees and Equinix employees; share with comms partners to include in internal and external communications content and channels
- Produce human-centered content that reflects diverse communities and amplifies voices traditionally underrepresented in the digital economy
- Lead storytelling for global programs (e.g. Pathways to Tech)



and critical moments (Company Meeting) highlighting outcomes human impact and shared value with partners

LinkedIn Showcase Page Leadership

- Launch manage and grow the Equinix Foundation LinkedIn Showcase Pageowning content strategy publishing and analytics
- Engage global audiences and highlight impact across countries cultures and nonprofit ecosystems
- Collaborate with social media brand and digital teams to ensure best practices and maximize visibility

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Build strong relationships with Equinix teams across Marketing Brand Sustainability Employee Communications Global Operations E-Staff and regional leaders
- Align Foundation messaging with regional business priorities and global communication campaigns
- Partner with PR and Public Affairs to ensure community impact stories are represented across Equinixs major channels media and moments

Impact Reporting & Data-Led Storytelling

- Convert program data and Foundation impact into accessible communications for reports dashboards and shareholder-facing materials
- Partner with nonprofit organizations to gather accurate global impact insights and co-create stories with dignity and integrity

Qualifications

Who You Are

- A globally minded communicator who thrives in multicultural environments and can translate impact across diverse contexts
- A strong writer and storyteller with a talent for distilling complex initiatives into compelling written and visual narratives
- A strategic thinker who can navigate cross-functional relationships and influence without authority
- Passionate about digital inclusion global development and community impact
- Organized proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities across time zones
- 57 years of experience in communications marketing public affairs and/or social impact storytellingpreferably in global or matrixed organizations
- Strong writing and editorial skills with experience creating written and visual content for social media blogs reports and executive communications
- Experience managing brand or social channels (LinkedIn preferred)
- Background in ESG CSR philanthropy or nonprofit communications is a plus
- Ability to collaborate effectively across cultures regions and levels of seniority
- Familiarity with global development workforce development or digital inclusion topics is beneficial

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 102000 - 152000 CAD / Annual

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 121000 - 181000 USD / Annual

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 146000 - 218000 USD / Annual





Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for recent hire pay for the full-time position determined by role level and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus equity or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee you become important to Equinixs success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive inclusive sustainable connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure were providing you with the best package possible. So wherever you are in your career and life youll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health life disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms. Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system along with life disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms and to change at Equinix discretion.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and in the U.S. an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race color religion creed national or ethnic origin ancestry place of birth citizenship sex pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or domestic partnership status age veteran or military status physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information political / organizational affiliation status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse or any other status protected by applicable law.

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📌 Communications Manager, Equinix Foundation (Toronto)
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