The take-away
Ready to take on some of the most powerful forces in our society? We’re looking for a Director of Media and Press Relations to join a fierce, smart team challenging global corporations, holding them accountable, and creating a world where all people can thrive.
Why you’ll love coming to work every day
You’ll help change the world by being part of fearless and winning campaigns . You’ll be joining an organization that’s not satisfied with the world as it is—and has a vision for how it should be. When your quest is ending corporate abuse, you can’t be afraid to name names and demand what the world needs. For more than 40 years, we’ve been exposing and challenging the abuses of the likes of Nestlé, Exxon Mobil, Philip Morris International, McDonald’s, and more. We don’t back down, and we run campaigns until we win.
You’ll work with awesome people. Join a team of passionate, kind, determined, optimistic, and solutions-oriented folks. We work hard, celebrate victories large and small, and always have each other’s backs.
You can take on big responsibilities as you go. You’ll thrive here as you develop new skills, tackle new challenges, learn, and grow. We pay lots of attention to building staff leadership, and we provide support and training to help you grow in your role.
You’ll be part of an organization committed to advancing racial equity and transforming systems of oppression. We are deeply committed to prioritizing the leadership of people who bear the brunt of corporate abuse: Black and Indigenous people and other people of color, women, low-income people, people in the Global South, and LGBTQ+ folks around the world. Our unique culture has been fostered by a long history of women at the helm. We are actively focusing on the leadership of our staff of color, knowing we are stronger when the organization reflects the vision of the world we’re building together.
What you’ll do
For more than four decades, Corporate Accountability has moved millions of people to challenge corporate power through hard-hitting campaigns that achieve victories for health, human rights, democracy, and the planet. We do this by, among other strategies, exposing corporate abuse, shifting the public climate, and mobilizing people to take action. The media plays a key role in each of these strategies.
That’s where you come in. We’re looking for someone to lead our media program to reach people all over the world and motivate them to take action with us. You’ll develop our media strategy, drafting compelling messaging and communications materials that shift the narrative on issues from climate change and water privatization to food and tobacco industry abuses. You’ll build and deepen strong reciprocal relationships with reporters; build a spokesperson program from among our team, allies, and broader community; and develop relationships with influencers to help our messaging and analysis reach a wider audience. You’ll do it all in partnership with a broad, cross-organizational team. And in so doing, you will continue to build widespread awareness of the organization, our mission, and our 45-year track record of success in curbing corporate power.
Who you are
The rampant abuses of corporations and the outrageous amount of power they have make you mad as hell—and you want to do something about it.
You have a commitment to advancing racial equity and ending systems of oppression, and are ready to do this in your day-to-day work. You understand that campaigning for justice must include working to dismantle white supremacy, institutional racism, colonialism, and anti-Blackness.
You are adept at securing media. You can secure, collaboratively and independently, media coverage that reaches a broad range of audiences, including reporters, government delegates, corporate executives, and grassroots organizers—depending on the strategy.
You are a tenacious communicator and organizer to your core. You thrive on building authentic relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers. You’ve got hours of media pitching under your belt, and are always ready to hop on the phone to pitch a reporter on their next big story—or meet them for coffee, or slide into their social media DMs. You can build relationships with integrity and build power for global change with people from diverse backgrounds.
You are a top-notch writer and skilled editor. You're fluent in framing and messaging best practices, such as the Race Class Gender Narrative framework, and can harness them to move people to take action and create change.
Communications is at the heart of your theory of change, and you know good planning is at the heart of good communications. You understand that strategic planning is essential to success, and you have experience creating, implementing, and leading others to implement both short- and long-term plans.
You are a great supervisor. You lead with compassion, managing and collaborating with staff toward goals, and encouraging people to lead from their positions.
You keep up to date with global media standards, and are always thinking outside the box. You creatively bridge traditional and new media, including social media, and are excited to to step into this role to further bring Corporate Accountability’s work to new multimedia platforms.
You have at least 6 years of experience in organizing, communications, or other relevant fields.
What you’ll be responsible for in the day-to-day
Play a leading role in securing media coverage for the organization through ongoing, active media pitching and reporter cultivation.
Build and maintain strong relationships with reporters and thought leaders—whether that’s grabbing a coffee (virtually or in person), talking on the phone, commenting on their social media posts, or anything in between.
Develop regionally and culturally appropriate media messaging and materials, ranging from media memos and press releases to in-depth analysis and reports (in partnership with the Research team) to reach a variety of audiences from the U.S. to the Global South through the media.
Lead effective planning processes to develop both short- and long-term media plans, including assessing and employing innovative traditional and new media strategies in coordination with our campaigns and digital teams.
Lead other staff and support allies in securing media coverage and building relationships, including by running an effective spokesperson training program.
Plan and run successful media events ranging from press conferences to report launches to creative visibility and pressure actions.
Track media relationships and impact by developing and maintaining press lists and using Meltwater’s media database and monitoring to track and analyze impact.
Create and oversee the yearly media team budget.
Travel 2 - 5 times each year to represent Corporate Accountability at major campaign events, press conferences or visibility actions, in-person planning sessions or team meetings, and/or rapid-response media opportunities. Our current approach to travel is staff-led, meaning we will continue to center the health and safety of our staff in these decisions.
Actively participate in organization-wide planning, fundraising, racial equity work, recruitment, and campaign activities.
Salary and benefits:
Hours: Corporate Accountability’s full-time staff generally work 32 hours per week, with periods of more intensive work that correspond with the ebb and flow nature of campaigns or projects throughout the year.
Our core hours are 10 am - 4 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with flexibility to determine your remaining hours of the week in coordination with your supervisor and team. Given the nature of campaigning, rapid response moments, and working with organizers and activists at an international organization, there will be instances where you would need to be available outside of standard business hours.
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefit package includes:
Health insurance (with 90% of the premium for all tiers covered by the organization) and dental coverage (with 100% of the individual premium covered by the organization); Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for transit, health care, and dependent care; voluntary life insurance; an employee assistance program; and 401(k) with employer match.
Generous time off policies including one month of personal vacation time, one week of office closure for collective rest, holidays, and unlimited wellness days to prioritize health.
$40/month home office stipend with $250 provided at the time of hire to go towards setting up a home office.
Both internal and external training and leadership development opportunities.
Salary: $80,000
Location:
Remote based role with the expectation of travel as listed above.
We are looking for great candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. If you don’t exactly fit the job description, but you know you have skills and experiences that are transferable to this position, please apply! Tell us about yourself and why you should be our next Director of Media and Press Relations.
To apply: Visit www.corporateaccountability.org/employment-opportunities. Attach your résumé to the online application and include a cover letter, press release sample, and second writing sample of your choosing. Please include where you heard about the position. Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and our current capacity to process applications, we will be responding on a rolling basis and therefore might take between 2 – 4 weeks to respond to your application.
Corporate Accountability stops transnational corporations from devastating democracy, perpetuating systemic racism, trampling human rights, and destroying our planet. We are building a world rooted in justice where corporations answer to people, not the other way around -- a world where every person has access to clean water, healthy food, a safe place to live, and the opportunity to reach their full human potential.
Corporate Accountability is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive organization. Black and Indigenous people and other people of color, women, nonbinary people, LGBTQ+ and disabled folks are strongly encouraged to apply. Join more than 60 smart and driven staff and interns working in this dynamic organization with a powerful network of members and allies around the world.
Oct 04, 2023
Full time
The take-away
Ready to take on some of the most powerful forces in our society? We’re looking for a Director of Media and Press Relations to join a fierce, smart team challenging global corporations, holding them accountable, and creating a world where all people can thrive.
Why you’ll love coming to work every day
You’ll help change the world by being part of fearless and winning campaigns . You’ll be joining an organization that’s not satisfied with the world as it is—and has a vision for how it should be. When your quest is ending corporate abuse, you can’t be afraid to name names and demand what the world needs. For more than 40 years, we’ve been exposing and challenging the abuses of the likes of Nestlé, Exxon Mobil, Philip Morris International, McDonald’s, and more. We don’t back down, and we run campaigns until we win.
You’ll work with awesome people. Join a team of passionate, kind, determined, optimistic, and solutions-oriented folks. We work hard, celebrate victories large and small, and always have each other’s backs.
You can take on big responsibilities as you go. You’ll thrive here as you develop new skills, tackle new challenges, learn, and grow. We pay lots of attention to building staff leadership, and we provide support and training to help you grow in your role.
You’ll be part of an organization committed to advancing racial equity and transforming systems of oppression. We are deeply committed to prioritizing the leadership of people who bear the brunt of corporate abuse: Black and Indigenous people and other people of color, women, low-income people, people in the Global South, and LGBTQ+ folks around the world. Our unique culture has been fostered by a long history of women at the helm. We are actively focusing on the leadership of our staff of color, knowing we are stronger when the organization reflects the vision of the world we’re building together.
What you’ll do
For more than four decades, Corporate Accountability has moved millions of people to challenge corporate power through hard-hitting campaigns that achieve victories for health, human rights, democracy, and the planet. We do this by, among other strategies, exposing corporate abuse, shifting the public climate, and mobilizing people to take action. The media plays a key role in each of these strategies.
That’s where you come in. We’re looking for someone to lead our media program to reach people all over the world and motivate them to take action with us. You’ll develop our media strategy, drafting compelling messaging and communications materials that shift the narrative on issues from climate change and water privatization to food and tobacco industry abuses. You’ll build and deepen strong reciprocal relationships with reporters; build a spokesperson program from among our team, allies, and broader community; and develop relationships with influencers to help our messaging and analysis reach a wider audience. You’ll do it all in partnership with a broad, cross-organizational team. And in so doing, you will continue to build widespread awareness of the organization, our mission, and our 45-year track record of success in curbing corporate power.
Who you are
The rampant abuses of corporations and the outrageous amount of power they have make you mad as hell—and you want to do something about it.
You have a commitment to advancing racial equity and ending systems of oppression, and are ready to do this in your day-to-day work. You understand that campaigning for justice must include working to dismantle white supremacy, institutional racism, colonialism, and anti-Blackness.
You are adept at securing media. You can secure, collaboratively and independently, media coverage that reaches a broad range of audiences, including reporters, government delegates, corporate executives, and grassroots organizers—depending on the strategy.
You are a tenacious communicator and organizer to your core. You thrive on building authentic relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers. You’ve got hours of media pitching under your belt, and are always ready to hop on the phone to pitch a reporter on their next big story—or meet them for coffee, or slide into their social media DMs. You can build relationships with integrity and build power for global change with people from diverse backgrounds.
You are a top-notch writer and skilled editor. You're fluent in framing and messaging best practices, such as the Race Class Gender Narrative framework, and can harness them to move people to take action and create change.
Communications is at the heart of your theory of change, and you know good planning is at the heart of good communications. You understand that strategic planning is essential to success, and you have experience creating, implementing, and leading others to implement both short- and long-term plans.
You are a great supervisor. You lead with compassion, managing and collaborating with staff toward goals, and encouraging people to lead from their positions.
You keep up to date with global media standards, and are always thinking outside the box. You creatively bridge traditional and new media, including social media, and are excited to to step into this role to further bring Corporate Accountability’s work to new multimedia platforms.
You have at least 6 years of experience in organizing, communications, or other relevant fields.
What you’ll be responsible for in the day-to-day
Play a leading role in securing media coverage for the organization through ongoing, active media pitching and reporter cultivation.
Build and maintain strong relationships with reporters and thought leaders—whether that’s grabbing a coffee (virtually or in person), talking on the phone, commenting on their social media posts, or anything in between.
Develop regionally and culturally appropriate media messaging and materials, ranging from media memos and press releases to in-depth analysis and reports (in partnership with the Research team) to reach a variety of audiences from the U.S. to the Global South through the media.
Lead effective planning processes to develop both short- and long-term media plans, including assessing and employing innovative traditional and new media strategies in coordination with our campaigns and digital teams.
Lead other staff and support allies in securing media coverage and building relationships, including by running an effective spokesperson training program.
Plan and run successful media events ranging from press conferences to report launches to creative visibility and pressure actions.
Track media relationships and impact by developing and maintaining press lists and using Meltwater’s media database and monitoring to track and analyze impact.
Create and oversee the yearly media team budget.
Travel 2 - 5 times each year to represent Corporate Accountability at major campaign events, press conferences or visibility actions, in-person planning sessions or team meetings, and/or rapid-response media opportunities. Our current approach to travel is staff-led, meaning we will continue to center the health and safety of our staff in these decisions.
Actively participate in organization-wide planning, fundraising, racial equity work, recruitment, and campaign activities.
Salary and benefits:
Hours: Corporate Accountability’s full-time staff generally work 32 hours per week, with periods of more intensive work that correspond with the ebb and flow nature of campaigns or projects throughout the year.
Our core hours are 10 am - 4 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with flexibility to determine your remaining hours of the week in coordination with your supervisor and team. Given the nature of campaigning, rapid response moments, and working with organizers and activists at an international organization, there will be instances where you would need to be available outside of standard business hours.
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefit package includes:
Health insurance (with 90% of the premium for all tiers covered by the organization) and dental coverage (with 100% of the individual premium covered by the organization); Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for transit, health care, and dependent care; voluntary life insurance; an employee assistance program; and 401(k) with employer match.
Generous time off policies including one month of personal vacation time, one week of office closure for collective rest, holidays, and unlimited wellness days to prioritize health.
$40/month home office stipend with $250 provided at the time of hire to go towards setting up a home office.
Both internal and external training and leadership development opportunities.
Salary: $80,000
Location:
Remote based role with the expectation of travel as listed above.
We are looking for great candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. If you don’t exactly fit the job description, but you know you have skills and experiences that are transferable to this position, please apply! Tell us about yourself and why you should be our next Director of Media and Press Relations.
To apply: Visit www.corporateaccountability.org/employment-opportunities. Attach your résumé to the online application and include a cover letter, press release sample, and second writing sample of your choosing. Please include where you heard about the position. Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and our current capacity to process applications, we will be responding on a rolling basis and therefore might take between 2 – 4 weeks to respond to your application.
Corporate Accountability stops transnational corporations from devastating democracy, perpetuating systemic racism, trampling human rights, and destroying our planet. We are building a world rooted in justice where corporations answer to people, not the other way around -- a world where every person has access to clean water, healthy food, a safe place to live, and the opportunity to reach their full human potential.
Corporate Accountability is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive organization. Black and Indigenous people and other people of color, women, nonbinary people, LGBTQ+ and disabled folks are strongly encouraged to apply. Join more than 60 smart and driven staff and interns working in this dynamic organization with a powerful network of members and allies around the world.
The take-away
Ready to take on some of the most powerful forces in our society? We’re looking for a Director of Media and Press Relations to join a fierce, smart team challenging global corporations, holding them accountable, and creating a world where all people can thrive.
Why you’ll love coming to work every day
You’ll help change the world by being part of fearless and winning campaigns. You’ll be joining an organization that’s not satisfied with the world as it is—and has a vision for how it should be. When your quest is ending corporate abuse, you can’t be afraid to name names and demand what the world needs. For more than 40 years, we’ve been exposing and challenging the abuses of the likes of Nestlé, Exxon Mobil, Philip Morris International, McDonald’s, and more. We don’t back down, and we run campaigns until we win.
You’ll work with awesome people. Join a team of passionate, kind, determined, optimistic, and solutions-oriented folks. We work hard, celebrate victories large and small, and always have each other’s backs.
You can take on big responsibilities as you go. You’ll thrive here as you develop new skills, tackle new challenges, learn, and grow. We pay lots of attention to building staff leadership, and we provide support and training to help you grow in your role.
You’ll be part of an organization committed to advancing racial equity and transforming systems of oppression. We are deeply committed to prioritizing the leadership of people who bear the brunt of corporate abuse: Black and Indigenous people and other people of color, women, low-income people, people in the Global South, and LGBTQ+ folks around the world. Our unique culture has been fostered by a long history of women at the helm. We are actively focusing on the leadership of our staff of color, knowing we are stronger when the organization reflects the vision of the world we’re building together.
What you’ll do
For more than four decades, Corporate Accountability has moved millions of people to challenge corporate power through hard-hitting campaigns that win victories for health, human rights, democracy, and the planet. Far-reaching media -- paired with strategic grassroots organizing -- is at the core of what we do. Our media program is central to shifting the public climate, making possible change that feels impossible, and ensuring our campaigns and research are getting out into the world.
That’s where you come in. We’re looking for someone to bring leadership and collaboration to our media program. The heart of the job is securing groundbreaking, widespread media coverage that exposes corporate abuse and motivates people to take action with us. You’ll develop compelling communications that shift the narrative on issues from climate change and water privatization to food and tobacco industry abuses. You’ll lead in building and deepening strong reciprocal relationships with campaign partners, reporters, and thought leaders, while furthering our shared mission in all aspects, from campaigning to fundraising. You’ll work in partnership with a broad, cross-organizational team collaborating to craft sharp messaging and then get it out in the world. You will use your imagination and creativity to collaboratively lead a thoughtful media program and the work of the broader communications team. You will continue to build widespread awareness of the organization, our mission, and our 40+-year track record of success in curbing corporate power.
Who you are
The rampant abuses of corporations and the outrageous amount of power they have make you mad as hell -- and you want to do something about it.
You have a commitment to advancing racial equity and ending systems of oppression, and are ready to do this in your day-to-day work. You understand that campaigning for justice must include working to dismantle white supremacy, institutional racism, colonialism, and anti-Blackness.
You have a deep understanding of the power of language and communications to move people to action and create change. You have practice and experience in communications strategies and are a top-notch writer and skilled editor, and you are fluent in framing and messaging best practices.
You can produce, collaboratively and independently, media that reaches a broad range of audiences, including reporters, government delegates, corporate executives, and grassroots organizers - depending on the strategy.
Communications is at the heart of your theory of change, and you view comms and organizing work as inextricably linked. You can communicate complex ideas simply and clearly, and are highly organized in your thinking and systems. You understand that strategic planning is essential to success and have experience creating and implementing both short- and long-term plans.
You are a tenacious communicator and organizer to your core. You thrive on building authentic relationships. You know social change happens person to person -- so you’re not afraid to strike up conversation with a stranger, direct message someone on Twitter, or hop on the phone to pitch a reporter on their next big story. You can build relationships with integrity and build power for global change with people from diverse backgrounds.
You are a great supervisor. You lead with compassion, managing and collaborating with staff toward goals, and encouraging people to lead from their positions.
You keep up to date with global media standards, and are always thinking outside the box. You creatively work within the realm of non-traditional media, and are excited to to step into this role to further bring Corporate Accountability’s work to new multimedia platforms.
You have 6-10 years of experience in organizing, communications, or other relevant fields.
What you’ll be responsible for in the day-to-day
Lead the media team — from playing a key role in on-boarding new media members, supervising staff, and training staff outside of the unit to support media work. You will be guiding the vision and strategy behind our media work across the organization, and working with your team to ensure our plans become a reality.
Build and maintain strong relationships with reporters and thought leaders —whether that’s grabbing a coffee (virtually or in person), talking on the phone, commenting on their social media posts, or anything in between.
Play a leading role in securing media coverage for the organization. You will lead in assessing and employing innovative and effective media strategies in coordination with our campaigns and digital teams, including running an effective spokesperson training program.
Write and project manage talking points and media briefs for a variety of audiences from the U.S. to the Global South, including government officials, policy experts, public health experts, and reporters.
Draft compelling copy for traditional and social media that is inclusive; advances racial, economic, and gender equity; and educates and inspires people around the world to take action.
Actively participate in organization-wide planning, fundraising, racial equity work, recruitment, and campaign activities.
Salary and benefits:
Salary range: $70,000-$74,000, commensurate with experience.
Our comprehensive benefit package includes: health insurance (with 90% of the premium for all tiers covered by the organization) and dental coverage (with 100% of the individual premium covered by the organization and the option to add dependents at an additional cost); FSA for transit, health care, and dependent care; and 401(k) with employer match.
Generous time off policies including one month of personal vacation time, one week of an office closure for collective rest, holidays, and unlimited wellness days to prioritize health.
Location :
Remote based on public health recommendations around COVID-19 centering the safety and health of our staff, with the option to eventually transition into our campaign headquarters in downtown Boston, MA. As an organization, we are moving in the direction of enabling our staff to live and work from wherever their personal circumstances take them. Once on-boarded, there will be a more formalized process regarding permanent remote work.
We are looking for great candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. If you don’t exactly fit the job description, but you know you have skills and experiences that are transferable to this position, please apply! Tell us about yourself and why you are should be our next Director of Media and Press Relations.
To apply: Visit www.corporateaccountability.org/employment-opportunities. Attach your résumé to the online application and include a cover letter. Please include where you heard about the position. Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and our current capacity to process applications, we will be responding on a rolling basis and therefore might take between 2 – 4 weeks to respond to your application.
Corporate Accountability stops transnational corporations from devastating democracy, perpetuating systemic racism, trampling human rights, and destroying our planet. We are building a world rooted in justice where corporations answer to people, not the other way around -- a world where every person has access to clean water, healthy food, a safe place to live, and the opportunity to reach their full human potential.
Corporate Accountability is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive organization. Black and Indigenous people and other people of color, women, nonbinary people, LGBTQ+ and disabled folks are strongly encouraged to apply. Join more than 60 smart and driven staff and interns working in this dynamic organization with a powerful network of members and allies around the world.
Jun 14, 2022
Full time
The take-away
Ready to take on some of the most powerful forces in our society? We’re looking for a Director of Media and Press Relations to join a fierce, smart team challenging global corporations, holding them accountable, and creating a world where all people can thrive.
Why you’ll love coming to work every day
You’ll help change the world by being part of fearless and winning campaigns. You’ll be joining an organization that’s not satisfied with the world as it is—and has a vision for how it should be. When your quest is ending corporate abuse, you can’t be afraid to name names and demand what the world needs. For more than 40 years, we’ve been exposing and challenging the abuses of the likes of Nestlé, Exxon Mobil, Philip Morris International, McDonald’s, and more. We don’t back down, and we run campaigns until we win.
You’ll work with awesome people. Join a team of passionate, kind, determined, optimistic, and solutions-oriented folks. We work hard, celebrate victories large and small, and always have each other’s backs.
You can take on big responsibilities as you go. You’ll thrive here as you develop new skills, tackle new challenges, learn, and grow. We pay lots of attention to building staff leadership, and we provide support and training to help you grow in your role.
You’ll be part of an organization committed to advancing racial equity and transforming systems of oppression. We are deeply committed to prioritizing the leadership of people who bear the brunt of corporate abuse: Black and Indigenous people and other people of color, women, low-income people, people in the Global South, and LGBTQ+ folks around the world. Our unique culture has been fostered by a long history of women at the helm. We are actively focusing on the leadership of our staff of color, knowing we are stronger when the organization reflects the vision of the world we’re building together.
What you’ll do
For more than four decades, Corporate Accountability has moved millions of people to challenge corporate power through hard-hitting campaigns that win victories for health, human rights, democracy, and the planet. Far-reaching media -- paired with strategic grassroots organizing -- is at the core of what we do. Our media program is central to shifting the public climate, making possible change that feels impossible, and ensuring our campaigns and research are getting out into the world.
That’s where you come in. We’re looking for someone to bring leadership and collaboration to our media program. The heart of the job is securing groundbreaking, widespread media coverage that exposes corporate abuse and motivates people to take action with us. You’ll develop compelling communications that shift the narrative on issues from climate change and water privatization to food and tobacco industry abuses. You’ll lead in building and deepening strong reciprocal relationships with campaign partners, reporters, and thought leaders, while furthering our shared mission in all aspects, from campaigning to fundraising. You’ll work in partnership with a broad, cross-organizational team collaborating to craft sharp messaging and then get it out in the world. You will use your imagination and creativity to collaboratively lead a thoughtful media program and the work of the broader communications team. You will continue to build widespread awareness of the organization, our mission, and our 40+-year track record of success in curbing corporate power.
Who you are
The rampant abuses of corporations and the outrageous amount of power they have make you mad as hell -- and you want to do something about it.
You have a commitment to advancing racial equity and ending systems of oppression, and are ready to do this in your day-to-day work. You understand that campaigning for justice must include working to dismantle white supremacy, institutional racism, colonialism, and anti-Blackness.
You have a deep understanding of the power of language and communications to move people to action and create change. You have practice and experience in communications strategies and are a top-notch writer and skilled editor, and you are fluent in framing and messaging best practices.
You can produce, collaboratively and independently, media that reaches a broad range of audiences, including reporters, government delegates, corporate executives, and grassroots organizers - depending on the strategy.
Communications is at the heart of your theory of change, and you view comms and organizing work as inextricably linked. You can communicate complex ideas simply and clearly, and are highly organized in your thinking and systems. You understand that strategic planning is essential to success and have experience creating and implementing both short- and long-term plans.
You are a tenacious communicator and organizer to your core. You thrive on building authentic relationships. You know social change happens person to person -- so you’re not afraid to strike up conversation with a stranger, direct message someone on Twitter, or hop on the phone to pitch a reporter on their next big story. You can build relationships with integrity and build power for global change with people from diverse backgrounds.
You are a great supervisor. You lead with compassion, managing and collaborating with staff toward goals, and encouraging people to lead from their positions.
You keep up to date with global media standards, and are always thinking outside the box. You creatively work within the realm of non-traditional media, and are excited to to step into this role to further bring Corporate Accountability’s work to new multimedia platforms.
You have 6-10 years of experience in organizing, communications, or other relevant fields.
What you’ll be responsible for in the day-to-day
Lead the media team — from playing a key role in on-boarding new media members, supervising staff, and training staff outside of the unit to support media work. You will be guiding the vision and strategy behind our media work across the organization, and working with your team to ensure our plans become a reality.
Build and maintain strong relationships with reporters and thought leaders —whether that’s grabbing a coffee (virtually or in person), talking on the phone, commenting on their social media posts, or anything in between.
Play a leading role in securing media coverage for the organization. You will lead in assessing and employing innovative and effective media strategies in coordination with our campaigns and digital teams, including running an effective spokesperson training program.
Write and project manage talking points and media briefs for a variety of audiences from the U.S. to the Global South, including government officials, policy experts, public health experts, and reporters.
Draft compelling copy for traditional and social media that is inclusive; advances racial, economic, and gender equity; and educates and inspires people around the world to take action.
Actively participate in organization-wide planning, fundraising, racial equity work, recruitment, and campaign activities.
Salary and benefits:
Salary range: $70,000-$74,000, commensurate with experience.
Our comprehensive benefit package includes: health insurance (with 90% of the premium for all tiers covered by the organization) and dental coverage (with 100% of the individual premium covered by the organization and the option to add dependents at an additional cost); FSA for transit, health care, and dependent care; and 401(k) with employer match.
Generous time off policies including one month of personal vacation time, one week of an office closure for collective rest, holidays, and unlimited wellness days to prioritize health.
Location :
Remote based on public health recommendations around COVID-19 centering the safety and health of our staff, with the option to eventually transition into our campaign headquarters in downtown Boston, MA. As an organization, we are moving in the direction of enabling our staff to live and work from wherever their personal circumstances take them. Once on-boarded, there will be a more formalized process regarding permanent remote work.
We are looking for great candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. If you don’t exactly fit the job description, but you know you have skills and experiences that are transferable to this position, please apply! Tell us about yourself and why you are should be our next Director of Media and Press Relations.
To apply: Visit www.corporateaccountability.org/employment-opportunities. Attach your résumé to the online application and include a cover letter. Please include where you heard about the position. Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and our current capacity to process applications, we will be responding on a rolling basis and therefore might take between 2 – 4 weeks to respond to your application.
Corporate Accountability stops transnational corporations from devastating democracy, perpetuating systemic racism, trampling human rights, and destroying our planet. We are building a world rooted in justice where corporations answer to people, not the other way around -- a world where every person has access to clean water, healthy food, a safe place to live, and the opportunity to reach their full human potential.
Corporate Accountability is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive organization. Black and Indigenous people and other people of color, women, nonbinary people, LGBTQ+ and disabled folks are strongly encouraged to apply. Join more than 60 smart and driven staff and interns working in this dynamic organization with a powerful network of members and allies around the world.
The take-away
Ready to take on some of the most powerful forces in our society? We’re looking for a Media Director to join a fierce, smart team challenging global corporations, holding them accountable, and creating a world where all people can thrive.
Why you’ll love coming to work every day
You’ll help change the world by being part of fearless and winning campaigns . You’ll be joining an organization that’s not satisfied with the world as it is—and has a vision for how it should be. When your quest is ending corporate abuse, you can’t be afraid to name names and demand what the world needs. For more than 40 years, we’ve been exposing and challenging the abuses of the likes of Nestlé, Exxon Mobil, Philip Morris International, McDonald’s, and more. We don’t back down, and we run campaigns until we win.
You’ll work with awesome people . Join a team of passionate, kind, determined, optimistic, and solutions-oriented folks. We work hard, celebrate victories large and small, and always have each other’s backs.
You can take on big responsibilities as you go. You’ll thrive here as you develop new skills, tackle new challenges, learn, and grow. We pay lots of attention to building staff leadership, and we provide support and training to help you grow in your role.
You’ll be part of an organization committed to advancing racial equity and transforming systems of oppression. We are deeply committed to prioritizing the leadership of people who bear the brunt of corporate abuse: Black and Indigenous people and other people of color, women, low-income people, people in the Global South, and LGBTQ+ folks around the world. Our unique culture has been fostered by a long history of women at the helm. We are actively focusing on the leadership of our staff of color, knowing we are stronger when the organization reflects the vision of the world we’re building together.
What you’ll do
For more than four decades, Corporate Accountability has moved millions of people to challenge corporate power through hard-hitting campaigns that win victories for health, human rights, democracy, and the planet. Far-reaching media -- paired with strategic grassroots organizing -- is at the core of what we do. Our media program is central to shifting the public climate, making possible change that feels impossible, and ensuring our campaigns and research are getting out into the world.
That’s where you come in. We’re looking for someone to bring leadership and collaboration to our media program. The heart of the job is securing groundbreaking, widespread media coverage that exposes corporate abuse and motivates people to take action with us. You’ll develop compelling communications that shift the narrative on issues from climate change and water privatization to food and tobacco industry abuses. You’ll lead in building and deepening strong reciprocal relationships with campaign partners, reporters, and thought leaders, while furthering our shared mission in all aspects, from campaigning to fundraising. You’ll work in partnership with a broad, cross-organizational team collaborating to craft sharp messaging and then get it out in the world. You will use your imagination and creativity to collaboratively lead a thoughtful media program and the work of the broader communications team. You will continue to build widespread awareness of the organization, our mission, and our 40+-year track record of success in curbing corporate power.
Who you are
The rampant abuses of corporations and the outrageous amount of power they have make you mad as hell -- and you want to do something about it.
You have a commitment to advancing racial equity and ending systems of oppression, and are ready to do this in your day-to-day work. You understand that campaigning for justice must include working to dismantle white supremacy, institutional racism, colonialism, and anti-Blackness.
You have a deep understanding of the power of language and communications to move people to action and create change. You have practice and experience in communications strategies and are a top-notch writer and skilled editor, and you are fluent in framing and messaging best practices.
You can produce, collaboratively and independently, media that reaches a broad range of audiences, including reporters, government delegates, corporate executives, and grassroots organizers - depending on the strategy.
Communications is at the heart of your theory of change, and you view comms and organizing work as inextricably linked. You can communicate complex ideas simply and clearly, and are highly organized in your thinking and systems. You understand that strategic planning is essential to success and have experience creating and implementing both short- and long-term plans.
You are a tenacious communicator and organizer to your core. You thrive on building authentic relationships. You know social change happens person to person -- so you’re not afraid to strike up conversation with a stranger, direct message someone on Twitter, or hop on the phone to pitch a reporter on their next big story. You can build relationships with integrity and build power for global change with people from diverse backgrounds.
You are a great supervisor. You lead with compassion, managing and collaborating with staff toward goals, and encouraging people to lead from their positions.
You keep up to date with global media standards, and are always thinking outside the box. You creatively work within the realm of non-traditional media, and are excited to to step into this role to further bring Corporate Accountability’s work to new multimedia platforms.
You have 5-7 years of experience in organizing, communications, or other relevant fields.
What you’ll be responsible for in the day-to-day
Lead the media team —from playing a key role in on-boarding new media members, supervising staff, and training staff outside of the unit to support media work. You will be guiding the vision and strategy behind our media work across the organization, and working with your team to ensure our plans become a reality.
Build and maintain strong relationships with reporters and thought leaders —whether that’s grabbing a coffee (virtually or in person), talking on the phone, commenting on their social media posts, or anything in between.
Play a leading role in securing media coverage for the organization. You will lead in assessing and employing innovative and effective media strategies in coordination with our campaigns and digital teams, including running an effective spokesperson training program.
Write and project manage talking points and media briefs for a variety of audiences from the U.S. to the Global South, including government officials, policy experts, public health experts, and reporters.
Draft compelling copy for traditional and social media that is inclusive; advances racial, economic, and gender equity; and educates and inspires people around the world to take action.
Actively participate in organization-wide planning, fundraising, racial equity work, recruitment, and campaign activities.
Salary and benefits:
Salary range: $60,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience.
Our comprehensive benefit package includes: health insurance (with 90% of the premium for all tiers covered by the organization) and dental coverage (with 100% of the individual premium covered by the organization and the option to add dependents at an additional cost); FSA for transit, health care, and dependent care; and 401(k) with employer match.
Generous vacation, sick time, and holiday policies.
Both internal and external training and leadership development opportunities.
Energetic, collaborative, and social campaign environment.
Location :
Remote based on public health recommendations around COVID-19 centering the safety and health of our staff, with the option to eventually transition into our campaign headquarters in downtown Boston, MA. As an organization, we are moving in the direction of enabling our staff to live and work from wherever their personal circumstances take them. Once on-boarded, there will be a more formalized process regarding permanent remote work.
We are looking for great candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. If you don’t exactly fit the job description, but you know you have skills and experiences that are transferable to this position, please apply! Tell us about yourself and why you should be our next Media Director.
To apply: Visit www.corporateaccountability.org/employment-opportunities. Attach your résumé to the online application and include a cover letter. Please include where you heard about the position. Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and our current capacity to process applications, we will be responding on a rolling basis and therefore might take between 2 – 4 weeks to respond to your application.
Corporate Accountability stops transnational corporations from devastating democracy, perpetuating systemic racism, trampling human rights, and destroying our planet. We are building a world rooted in justice where corporations answer to people, not the other way around -- a world where every person has access to clean water, healthy food, a safe place to live, and the opportunity to reach their full human potential.
Corporate Accountability is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive organization. Black and Indigenous people and other people of color, women, nonbinary people, LGBTQ+ and disabled folks are strongly encouraged to apply. Join more than 60 smart and driven staff and interns working in this dynamic organization with a powerful network of members and allies around the world.
Feb 21, 2022
Full time
The take-away
Ready to take on some of the most powerful forces in our society? We’re looking for a Media Director to join a fierce, smart team challenging global corporations, holding them accountable, and creating a world where all people can thrive.
Why you’ll love coming to work every day
You’ll help change the world by being part of fearless and winning campaigns . You’ll be joining an organization that’s not satisfied with the world as it is—and has a vision for how it should be. When your quest is ending corporate abuse, you can’t be afraid to name names and demand what the world needs. For more than 40 years, we’ve been exposing and challenging the abuses of the likes of Nestlé, Exxon Mobil, Philip Morris International, McDonald’s, and more. We don’t back down, and we run campaigns until we win.
You’ll work with awesome people . Join a team of passionate, kind, determined, optimistic, and solutions-oriented folks. We work hard, celebrate victories large and small, and always have each other’s backs.
You can take on big responsibilities as you go. You’ll thrive here as you develop new skills, tackle new challenges, learn, and grow. We pay lots of attention to building staff leadership, and we provide support and training to help you grow in your role.
You’ll be part of an organization committed to advancing racial equity and transforming systems of oppression. We are deeply committed to prioritizing the leadership of people who bear the brunt of corporate abuse: Black and Indigenous people and other people of color, women, low-income people, people in the Global South, and LGBTQ+ folks around the world. Our unique culture has been fostered by a long history of women at the helm. We are actively focusing on the leadership of our staff of color, knowing we are stronger when the organization reflects the vision of the world we’re building together.
What you’ll do
For more than four decades, Corporate Accountability has moved millions of people to challenge corporate power through hard-hitting campaigns that win victories for health, human rights, democracy, and the planet. Far-reaching media -- paired with strategic grassroots organizing -- is at the core of what we do. Our media program is central to shifting the public climate, making possible change that feels impossible, and ensuring our campaigns and research are getting out into the world.
That’s where you come in. We’re looking for someone to bring leadership and collaboration to our media program. The heart of the job is securing groundbreaking, widespread media coverage that exposes corporate abuse and motivates people to take action with us. You’ll develop compelling communications that shift the narrative on issues from climate change and water privatization to food and tobacco industry abuses. You’ll lead in building and deepening strong reciprocal relationships with campaign partners, reporters, and thought leaders, while furthering our shared mission in all aspects, from campaigning to fundraising. You’ll work in partnership with a broad, cross-organizational team collaborating to craft sharp messaging and then get it out in the world. You will use your imagination and creativity to collaboratively lead a thoughtful media program and the work of the broader communications team. You will continue to build widespread awareness of the organization, our mission, and our 40+-year track record of success in curbing corporate power.
Who you are
The rampant abuses of corporations and the outrageous amount of power they have make you mad as hell -- and you want to do something about it.
You have a commitment to advancing racial equity and ending systems of oppression, and are ready to do this in your day-to-day work. You understand that campaigning for justice must include working to dismantle white supremacy, institutional racism, colonialism, and anti-Blackness.
You have a deep understanding of the power of language and communications to move people to action and create change. You have practice and experience in communications strategies and are a top-notch writer and skilled editor, and you are fluent in framing and messaging best practices.
You can produce, collaboratively and independently, media that reaches a broad range of audiences, including reporters, government delegates, corporate executives, and grassroots organizers - depending on the strategy.
Communications is at the heart of your theory of change, and you view comms and organizing work as inextricably linked. You can communicate complex ideas simply and clearly, and are highly organized in your thinking and systems. You understand that strategic planning is essential to success and have experience creating and implementing both short- and long-term plans.
You are a tenacious communicator and organizer to your core. You thrive on building authentic relationships. You know social change happens person to person -- so you’re not afraid to strike up conversation with a stranger, direct message someone on Twitter, or hop on the phone to pitch a reporter on their next big story. You can build relationships with integrity and build power for global change with people from diverse backgrounds.
You are a great supervisor. You lead with compassion, managing and collaborating with staff toward goals, and encouraging people to lead from their positions.
You keep up to date with global media standards, and are always thinking outside the box. You creatively work within the realm of non-traditional media, and are excited to to step into this role to further bring Corporate Accountability’s work to new multimedia platforms.
You have 5-7 years of experience in organizing, communications, or other relevant fields.
What you’ll be responsible for in the day-to-day
Lead the media team —from playing a key role in on-boarding new media members, supervising staff, and training staff outside of the unit to support media work. You will be guiding the vision and strategy behind our media work across the organization, and working with your team to ensure our plans become a reality.
Build and maintain strong relationships with reporters and thought leaders —whether that’s grabbing a coffee (virtually or in person), talking on the phone, commenting on their social media posts, or anything in between.
Play a leading role in securing media coverage for the organization. You will lead in assessing and employing innovative and effective media strategies in coordination with our campaigns and digital teams, including running an effective spokesperson training program.
Write and project manage talking points and media briefs for a variety of audiences from the U.S. to the Global South, including government officials, policy experts, public health experts, and reporters.
Draft compelling copy for traditional and social media that is inclusive; advances racial, economic, and gender equity; and educates and inspires people around the world to take action.
Actively participate in organization-wide planning, fundraising, racial equity work, recruitment, and campaign activities.
Salary and benefits:
Salary range: $60,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience.
Our comprehensive benefit package includes: health insurance (with 90% of the premium for all tiers covered by the organization) and dental coverage (with 100% of the individual premium covered by the organization and the option to add dependents at an additional cost); FSA for transit, health care, and dependent care; and 401(k) with employer match.
Generous vacation, sick time, and holiday policies.
Both internal and external training and leadership development opportunities.
Energetic, collaborative, and social campaign environment.
Location :
Remote based on public health recommendations around COVID-19 centering the safety and health of our staff, with the option to eventually transition into our campaign headquarters in downtown Boston, MA. As an organization, we are moving in the direction of enabling our staff to live and work from wherever their personal circumstances take them. Once on-boarded, there will be a more formalized process regarding permanent remote work.
We are looking for great candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. If you don’t exactly fit the job description, but you know you have skills and experiences that are transferable to this position, please apply! Tell us about yourself and why you should be our next Media Director.
To apply: Visit www.corporateaccountability.org/employment-opportunities. Attach your résumé to the online application and include a cover letter. Please include where you heard about the position. Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and our current capacity to process applications, we will be responding on a rolling basis and therefore might take between 2 – 4 weeks to respond to your application.
Corporate Accountability stops transnational corporations from devastating democracy, perpetuating systemic racism, trampling human rights, and destroying our planet. We are building a world rooted in justice where corporations answer to people, not the other way around -- a world where every person has access to clean water, healthy food, a safe place to live, and the opportunity to reach their full human potential.
Corporate Accountability is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive organization. Black and Indigenous people and other people of color, women, nonbinary people, LGBTQ+ and disabled folks are strongly encouraged to apply. Join more than 60 smart and driven staff and interns working in this dynamic organization with a powerful network of members and allies around the world.
National Wildlife Federation
Washington, DC; or Denver, CO
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. We provide a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the protection of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking an experienced Communications Manager to work in Washington, D.C. or Denver, Colorado. Other remote locations win the West will be considered. This is a full-time position.
Reporting to the HECHO Deputy Director, the HECHO Communications Manager is responsible for crafting the overarching narrative of HECHO’s work and ensuring that narrative is told and understood in the public. The Communications Manager will develop compelling messages, uplift strong messengers, and use targeted communications vehicles to support our advocacy and education campaigns. This person will serve as HECHO's lead communications staffer on all issues and will work closely with the National Wildlife Federation’s communication department, HECHO’s advisory board members, HECHO’s Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council, and HECHO staff to develop successful communications campaigns, projects, strategies, and tasks. The Communications Manager will also manage a Communications Associate.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy for both English-language and Spanish-language audiences, including an editorial and social media calendar, to authentically engage HECHO’s target audiences and to advance HECHO’s policy, advocacy, and education priorities.
Prioritize communication strategies that advance diversity, equity, inclusion and justice, and that lift up the voices of Hispanic leaders and communities.
Oversee the strategic use of HECHO’s digital media (including HECHO’s website, Facebook and Twitter accounts) by creating and executing innovative social media campaigns.
Increase HECHO’s online followers, likes, shares, and maintain and grow HECHO’s email lists.
Regularly write educational and editorial content in English and Spanish including press releases, blog posts, fact sheets, issue briefs, letters, op-eds, and newsletters.
Serve as HECHO’s liaison and place stories in print, radio and television news outlets, and ensure excellent working relationship with reporters covering public lands. Serve as a good resource for reporters on background info and connection to story sources.
Develop and maintain media lists and contacts in English and Spanish media.
Monitor media coverage and identify opportunities for HECHO to engage in state and national issues, adjust goals and strategy accordingly.
Identify opportunities for enterprise, in-depth media coverage of HECHO’s core issues and pursue them.
Working with HECHO staff, help coordinate action alerts, online events, and donor communications.
Assist the Executive Director with the development and implementation of a digital fundraising strategy, as well as assist in the writing of grant proposals as needed.
Provide communications expertise and media coaching to the HECHO staff and assist with broader coalition efforts that HECHO is involved in.
Work closely with National Wildlife Federation’s communications staff and seek opportunities for joint-communication projects, strategies, actions, and synergy.
Manage the HECHO Communications Associate.
Qualifications:
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
High level of creativity to complement social media experience and skills, especially on Twitter and Facebook.
Experience monitoring media and managing media monitoring platforms, as well as digital analytics and email metrics.
Knowledge and ability to use multimedia communications tools, including producing graphics.
Familiarity with conservation issues, public land management agencies, and legislative and administrative processes.
Experience communicating, teaching, and motivating others to engage in equity and justice work.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal peers and external partners and allies.
Competency in website design (Squarespace)
Graphic design and photo editing skills (Canva)
Fluent and conversational English and Spanish language skills preferred.
Experience:
6+ years of experience working in communications, government relations, political campaigns, public relations, public affairs, or journalism, with a minimum of two years' experience leading staff or projects in an operation that delivered strong results.
Experienced storyteller and wordsmith.
Proven success in writing, pitching, and securing media placements in a variety of media platforms.
Experience working with people from different backgrounds and ability to bring people together to work toward common goals.
Ability to collaborate, coordinate, and communicate effectively and efficiently with both internal and external partners.
Experience managing simultaneous work streams and tracking deliverables, through various organization systems and work flow processes.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently.
Demonstrated knowledge of Hispanic heritage, in particular cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share knowledge in a culturally responsive way.
NWF Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission
Travel Requirements
The position is based out of Washington, D.C., or Denver, Colorado. ( Due to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to work decisions ). When travel is allowed, expect travel 4-6 times per year, 12-15 nights per year.
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in early 2022. Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Jan 25, 2022
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. We provide a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the protection of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking an experienced Communications Manager to work in Washington, D.C. or Denver, Colorado. Other remote locations win the West will be considered. This is a full-time position.
Reporting to the HECHO Deputy Director, the HECHO Communications Manager is responsible for crafting the overarching narrative of HECHO’s work and ensuring that narrative is told and understood in the public. The Communications Manager will develop compelling messages, uplift strong messengers, and use targeted communications vehicles to support our advocacy and education campaigns. This person will serve as HECHO's lead communications staffer on all issues and will work closely with the National Wildlife Federation’s communication department, HECHO’s advisory board members, HECHO’s Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council, and HECHO staff to develop successful communications campaigns, projects, strategies, and tasks. The Communications Manager will also manage a Communications Associate.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy for both English-language and Spanish-language audiences, including an editorial and social media calendar, to authentically engage HECHO’s target audiences and to advance HECHO’s policy, advocacy, and education priorities.
Prioritize communication strategies that advance diversity, equity, inclusion and justice, and that lift up the voices of Hispanic leaders and communities.
Oversee the strategic use of HECHO’s digital media (including HECHO’s website, Facebook and Twitter accounts) by creating and executing innovative social media campaigns.
Increase HECHO’s online followers, likes, shares, and maintain and grow HECHO’s email lists.
Regularly write educational and editorial content in English and Spanish including press releases, blog posts, fact sheets, issue briefs, letters, op-eds, and newsletters.
Serve as HECHO’s liaison and place stories in print, radio and television news outlets, and ensure excellent working relationship with reporters covering public lands. Serve as a good resource for reporters on background info and connection to story sources.
Develop and maintain media lists and contacts in English and Spanish media.
Monitor media coverage and identify opportunities for HECHO to engage in state and national issues, adjust goals and strategy accordingly.
Identify opportunities for enterprise, in-depth media coverage of HECHO’s core issues and pursue them.
Working with HECHO staff, help coordinate action alerts, online events, and donor communications.
Assist the Executive Director with the development and implementation of a digital fundraising strategy, as well as assist in the writing of grant proposals as needed.
Provide communications expertise and media coaching to the HECHO staff and assist with broader coalition efforts that HECHO is involved in.
Work closely with National Wildlife Federation’s communications staff and seek opportunities for joint-communication projects, strategies, actions, and synergy.
Manage the HECHO Communications Associate.
Qualifications:
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
High level of creativity to complement social media experience and skills, especially on Twitter and Facebook.
Experience monitoring media and managing media monitoring platforms, as well as digital analytics and email metrics.
Knowledge and ability to use multimedia communications tools, including producing graphics.
Familiarity with conservation issues, public land management agencies, and legislative and administrative processes.
Experience communicating, teaching, and motivating others to engage in equity and justice work.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal peers and external partners and allies.
Competency in website design (Squarespace)
Graphic design and photo editing skills (Canva)
Fluent and conversational English and Spanish language skills preferred.
Experience:
6+ years of experience working in communications, government relations, political campaigns, public relations, public affairs, or journalism, with a minimum of two years' experience leading staff or projects in an operation that delivered strong results.
Experienced storyteller and wordsmith.
Proven success in writing, pitching, and securing media placements in a variety of media platforms.
Experience working with people from different backgrounds and ability to bring people together to work toward common goals.
Ability to collaborate, coordinate, and communicate effectively and efficiently with both internal and external partners.
Experience managing simultaneous work streams and tracking deliverables, through various organization systems and work flow processes.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently.
Demonstrated knowledge of Hispanic heritage, in particular cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share knowledge in a culturally responsive way.
NWF Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission
Travel Requirements
The position is based out of Washington, D.C., or Denver, Colorado. ( Due to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to work decisions ). When travel is allowed, expect travel 4-6 times per year, 12-15 nights per year.
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in early 2022. Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.