Oferta de trabajo en remoto colaborando con Ocean Conservancy

ABOUT OCEAN CONSERVANCY

Ocean Conservancy is a nonprofit headquartered in Washington, D.C., whose mission is to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. With more than 130 staff across several coastal U.S. offices, our program areas include sustainable fisheries, Florida conservation, Arctic conservation, climate change, ocean plastic pollution and more. Together with our partners, we create evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communications Manager will lead communications efforts surrounding Ocean Conservancy’s Plastics Initiative, a subset of Ocean Conservancy’s Trash Free Seas® (TFS) program that includes its corporate engagement and international policy work. The TFS program is Ocean Conservancy’s largest conservation program, housing our annual International Coastal Cleanup, as well as growing science and domestic policy portfolios. The Communications Manager will report to the Senior Communications Manager as a member of the communications department and will support their department colleagues with other TFS-related and institutional PR and strategic communications efforts as necessary.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as communications lead for Ocean Conservancy’s Global Ghost Gear Initiative® and its Plastics Initiative, which houses the Trash Free Seas Alliance® as well as much of the Trash Free Seas® program’s international portfolio
Seek out, execute and report on media opportunities to highlight Ocean Conservancy’s thought leadership in the above areas, producing press materials like talking points, press releases, statements, op-eds, letters to the editor, etc.
Monitor news relevant to portfolio to mine for opportunities
Maintain readiness and manage potential crises
Draft and/or edit blogs, reports, remarks, and other program content as needed to ensure consistency in messaging
Represent Ocean Conservancy as needed at conferences and other events, nationally and internationally
Support other TFS and institution-wide communications efforts as assigned
Coordinate communications issues with consultants and others engaged by program staff for specific projects

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree plus 3-5 years of experience working in media and/or communications OR 7+ years of relevant work experience
Proven track record of media placements (quotes, op-eds, etc.) across media types (broadcast, print, etc.)
Creative and/or enterprising approach to communications
Exceptional writing skills
Strong attention to detail and demonstrated project management skills
Proficiency in second language, particularly Spanish or Vietnamese, a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Familiarity with communications-specific software including Cision and Critical Mention or TV Eyes
Ability to grasp policy-heavy and/or technical material and distill it into simple, effective messaging
Ability to travel (including internationally) ~once per quarter
Graphic design and/or video editing experience preferred

TO APPLY

If you think you have what it takes to join Ocean Conservancy’s team, please apply here.


Ocean Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Ocean Conservancy is continually seeking to diversify its staff, particularly to broaden opportunities for individuals from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in the sciences and in environmental advocacy.

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