Oceana

Do you want to work for a cause you’re passionate about? Are you a highly organized and proactive communications professional that wants to help Oceana’s U.S. campaigns deliver results? Oceana is seeking a senior communications manager to support its U.S. campaigns as a member of the Global Marketing and Communications department. Join our dedicated group of professionals that is working to protect marine wildlife, while also enhancing the capacity of the oceans to feed a growing population. Ocean conservation is not only critical to reducing the impacts of climate change but also to saving the livelihoods of fishers, their families, and their communities. The senior communications manager is responsible for managing all communications efforts surrounding Oceana’s U.S. campaigns to save critically endangered North Atlantic right whales, end illegal fishing and increase transparency at sea, promote responsible fishing, and protect sharks. The senior communications manager is also responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of high-profile strategic events and special projects.  In addition to providing communications counsel to these campaigns, the senior communications manager proactively identifies and manages the execution of strategic activities and tactics to influence decision makers and increase public awareness and engagement for the campaigns. This individual is responsible for end-to-end public relations management, managing initiatives through research, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This individual is also responsible for cultivating and maintaining successful relationships with media to secure placements for Oceana’s campaigns in top local, regional, national, and international media. To prepare experts for media interviews, the senior communications manager leads internal media trainings for campaign staff and is responsible for campaign message development.  The senior communications manager is also responsible for overseeing the creation and production of campaign materials — including project management of reports, which requires timeline and budget management — overseeing reviews, managing content creation for supporting materials, and promoting reports for maximum exposure through strategic channels, including earned, paid, and social media. This individual must create strategic messaging, translate scientific information into public-friendly materials, and strategize and develop various communications for targeted audiences and stakeholders (e.g., news media, government officials, donors, and the public). Candidates must be able to manage competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires quick decision making under pressure and strong multitasking skills. Candidates must have a superior attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communications skills. Ideal candidates must be problem-solvers and possess excellent customer service skills, as well as be extremely organized and responsive. Strong candidates will have at least seven years of communications experience and a command of AP style. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. This position is based in Washington, D.C. Limited domestic or international travel is required.                                                           To apply to this position, click. HERE . Founded in 2001, Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. We achieve measurable change by conducting specific, science-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals. Our campaigns extend to countries that, combined, govern nearly one-third of the world’s wild-caught fish, including Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the 27 countries in the European Union. Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool. Note:  Oceana requires all employees to provide proof of vaccination against Covid. Accommodation for new hires who have disabilities that make the vaccine medically inadvisable or those who have a sincere religious belief that the vaccine is impermissible may contact humanresources@oceana.org. Accommodation will be provided only as required by applicable law.  Oceana's US offices operate on a hybrid schedule and staff are required to work from their assigned office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. With agreement between the employee and their supervisor, the employee may work from home Monday and Friday.

Are you a great writer and creative thinker looking to use your skills to help make a difference in protecting and restoring the abundance of the world’s oceans? Oceana is seeking an Editor to join its Global Marketing and Communications team. Come join a dedicated group of professionals who are working to protect marine wildlife while also enhancing the capacity of the oceans to feed a growing population. Ocean conservation is not only critical to reducing the impacts of climate change but also to saving the livelihoods of fishers, their families, and their communities. The Editor is responsible for creating Oceana’s tri-annual magazine and annual report and overseeing all content for Oceana’s international blog. These are critical mediums that enhance Oceana’s brand, support fundraising efforts, and educate a wide audience about Oceana’s campaigns and success in securing policy victories for our oceans.    This position requires a strong writer and communicator, who is detail-oriented, team-oriented, organized, interested in conservation issues, and has a knack for familiarizing scientific concepts to broad audiences. Candidates should also possess strong multi-tasking skills and be able to set, maintain, and meet strict deadlines. Strong candidates for this position will have a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field, and at least four years of professional writing experience. The Editor reports to Oceana’s Senior Manager of International Communications and is a member of the Global Marketing and Communications department. This position is based in Washington, D.C.  Requirements for application: Resume Cover letter 3 writing samples Founded in 2001, Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Oceana is working to restore the resilience, diversity, and abundance of marine ecosystems to ensure that our oceans are a significant source of wild-caught fish that can help feed the world. We achieve measurable change by conducting specific, science-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals. Our campaigns extend to countries that, combined, govern nearly one-third of the world’s wild-caught fish, including Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union. Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool. Note:   Oceana requires all employees to provide proof of vaccination against Covid. Accommodation for new hires who have disabilities that make the vaccine medically inadvisable or those who have a sincere religious belief that the vaccine is impermissible may contact humanresources@oceana.org. Accommodation will be provided only as required by applicable law.  Beginning June 1, 2022, Oceana’s US offices will be open on a hybrid schedule. This schedule is mandatory and staff are required to work from their assigned office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. With agreement between the employee and their supervisor, the employee may work from home Monday and Friday. Apply to this position  HERE .

Are you a public relations expert that wants to lead a highly productive team in delivering protections for the world’s oceans? Oceana is seeking a Communications Director to join its Global Marketing and Communications Team. Join our dedicated group of professionals who are working to protect marine wildlife, while also enhancing the capacity of the oceans to feed a growing population. Ocean conservation is not only critical to reducing the impacts of climate change but also to saving the livelihoods of fishers, their families, and their communities. The Communications Director reports to Oceana’s Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications and oversees a team of public relations experts that are responsible for both institutional and campaign communications. The Communications Team is ultimately responsible for driving the public messaging for Oceana’s campaigns around the world, increasing visibility for Oceana’s experts and brand, and helping the organization’s U.S. and international campaigns achieve their goals.  The Communications Director will work closely with the digital and creative teams in the Global Marketing and Communications Department to create and execute communications strategies that position Oceana as the leading non-profit working to protect and restore the world’s oceans in the United States and abroad, while also supporting the organization’s strategic initiatives and other efforts to target key audiences, including media, funders, supporters, and decision makers. Candidates must be skilled at building, growing, and retaining teams that deliver results. They must also be extremely detail-oriented and possess strong written and verbal communications skills. They must thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires quick decision-making under pressure and strong multi-tasking skills. This position is based in Washington, D.C., and requires some domestic and international travel. Strong candidates will have at least 10 years of communications experience, as well as at least five years of management experience. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. Click HERE to apply and learn more the specific responsibilities associated with this position. Founded in 2001, Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. We achieve measurable change by conducting specific, science-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals. Our campaigns extend to countries that, combined, govern nearly one-third of the world’s wild-caught fish, including Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the 27 countries in the European Union. Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool. Note:  Oceana requires all employees to provide proof of vaccination against Covid. Accommodation for new hires who have disabilities that make the vaccine medically inadvisable or those who have a sincere religious belief that the vaccine is impermissible may contact humanresources@oceana.org. Accommodation will be provided only as required by applicable law.  Beginning June 1, 2022, Oceana’s US offices will be open on a hybrid schedule. This schedule is mandatory and staff are required to work from their assigned office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. With agreement between the employee and their supervisor, the employee may work from home Monday and Friday.