World Wildlife Fund is hiring a
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Director, Executive Communications
The Director, Executive Communications is responsible for developing and executing an organization-wide communication strategy that elevates the role of organizational leadership and WWF’s senior management team. This position plays a key role in building the organization's reputation, ensuring that WWF leaders are well positioned as thought leaders in their field and are consistently communicating WWF’s mission, vision, and values to external audiences, including private sector leaders, policymakers, high-level donors, and media.
Develop and implement a comprehensive executive communications strategy that aligns with WWF’s overall communication objectives and goals and raises the profile of key executives.
Work closely with the CEO, senior leaders, and key internal communicators to identify key messages and develop effective communication plans that engage, inform and inspire internal and external audiences.
Liaise with internal stakeholders to proactively identify opportunities for executive engagement, including media interviews, speaking engagements, and other external events.
Produce high-quality written content, including speeches, talking points, op-eds, and articles, on behalf of the CEO and other senior leaders.
Oversee the executive communications efforts, including monitoring and analyzing metrics such as media coverage, website traffic, and engagement on social media platforms.
Partner with the marketing and communications team to create executive focused content that is shareable across channels, including social media, web, and email.
Directs, develops, and manages executive communications budget, ensuring budget and funding allocations are structured to meet the needs of the institution and expenses are managed within budget constraints.
Represents WWF-US at appropriate conferences and events where strategic communications is a priority.
Perform other duties as assigned.
WWF is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and requires all US-based staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. WWF will consider requests for accommodation from the vaccine requirement based on disability, medical contraindication, sincerely held religious belief, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
To Apply:
As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status. WWF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes diverse candidates to apply.
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