Environmental Defense Fund is hiring a
Put your passion and skills to work for the planet. Climate change is the most urgent issue of our time, and we need people like you to help us build a vital Earth — for everyone.
We’re Environmental Defense Fund, a fast-paced nonprofit with a growing staff of more than 1,000 people in nearly 30 countries. We deliver game-changing solutions that cut climate pollution and strengthen people’s ability to thrive despite the effects climate change is already having. We work wherever we can have the most impact, from local communities to top companies to governments worldwide, and even in space.
Our culture, values and commitment to diversity make EDF an exciting and meaningful place to work. Every job here makes a difference. Won’t you join us?
Locations: Remote or any EDF office location (US)
Program Overview
EDF’s Climate Resilient Fisheries & Oceans team is working to safeguard the oceans and protect nature while feeding the planet, creating more secure livelihoods, and bolstering more equitable societies for human well-being. One of the greatest threats to the oceans is overfishing, which is why our dedicated team of scientists, economists, and fishery management experts are collaborating with partners around the globe to make sustainable fishing the norm. Through our work in the U.S., Latin America, and Asia Pacific, we draw on strong science and economic principles to advance sustainable fishing practices, forward-looking policies and innovative tools that support the health of our oceans and the people who depend on them.
Overall Function
The Senior Communications Specialist will report to the Senior Manager, Communications, Fisheries and Oceans and work directly with experts on EDF’s Climate-Resilient Fisheries and Oceans and Communications teams. They will support the implementation of strategic communications campaigns, earned media outreach initiatives, content creation and marketing campaigns that persuasively connect with our target audiences both domestically and in the countries where we operate. The Senior Communications Specialist will play the role of a generalist, utilizing skill sets in technical and journalistic writing, media relations and social media content creation to advance strategic communications plans. They will assist with project management, graphic design and persuasive writing in support of advancing the work of EDF’s Climate Resilient Fisheries and Oceans initiative.
Key Responsibilities
Implementing strategic communications campaigns that support EDF’s Climate Resilient Fisheries and Oceans team priorities
Drafting blog posts, op-eds and media statements to build thought leadership for EDF experts, often under tight deadlines
Drafting talking points and using these as a foundation for both internal and external communications materials
Building and maintaining positive working relationships with targeted journalists, editorial writers and columnists, and keeping media lists up to date
Pitching, securing and tracking earned media clips in trade, digital and broadcast media.
Preparing EDF experts for virtual and in-person speaking events
Creating social media toolkits to amplify EDF initiatives
Strategically manage and promote content across digital and social platforms, including Twitter, LinkedIn and more
Being proactive and creating other media moments for EDF on news hooks when they arise
Cultivating and maintaining reporter relationships, particularly with reporters who cover fisheries and ocean issues, both in the US and around the world
Identifying and pursuing opportunities for EDF to secure earned media coverage and to tell our story through owned content
Keeping EDF and coalition webpages up to date and ensuring that they are effectively serving our key audiences
Supporting project management on a variety of communications campaigns including liaising with EDF’s Marketing and Communications Team, relevant colleagues across EDF and external vendors, in a fast-paced environment
Using quantitative and qualitative data to monitor progress toward campaign goals, reporting on metrics and identify opportunities to refine our strategies
Maintaining electronic files, including media lists in Cision, press clips, brochures, images, fact sheets, etc.
Participating in advancing EDF diversity, equity and inclusion goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences are connected, included and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges.
Additional relevant responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.
The pay range for this role is shown below.
Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.
USD $63,000.00/Yr.
USD $71,000.00/Yr.
Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.