Associate Director, Executive Communications

YOUR POSITION WITH TNC

Are you a savvy marketing and communications professional that knows how to seize an opportunity to convey a message? Do you have a talent for creating unique, personalized and thoughtful communications for high visibility executives? The Nature Conservancy is looking for an Associate Director, Executive Communications to implement and manage communication strategies and plans that leverage the CEO voice to advance TNC’s projects, programs and impact on our mission. You will also lead efforts to manage and grow the CEO’s presence across social media channels. 

If you are looking for a career with a tangible impact on nature that promotes environmental justice, this is the opportunity for you. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Associate Director, Executive Communications reports to the Director of Global Communications and works closely with the Office of the CEO to raise CEO visibility and increase awareness of TNC priorities among key audiences through powerful and engaging communications. Audiences include global change agents, the global Board of Directors, state and country boards of trustees, major donors, partners, members and TNC staff. They plan, write and edit a high volume of materials for the CEO that span a wide variety of audiences and topics, including blogs, speeches, talking points, social media posts, and correspondence. They facilitate on-going communication and collaboration between the Global Communications, Office of the CEO, Media Relations and other teams across TNC to support coordinated, consistent communications around organizational priorities. They work closely with the Digital Marketing team to plan and implement the CEO’s social media strategy and grow the CEO’s presence across social media channels. 

They are an excellent writer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and a creative thinker who identifies communication and media needs and opportunities. The role involves a lot of direct engagement with the CEO and other senior executives and requires a high level of eloquence and presence. 

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Develops and executes proactive communications strategy for CEO, identifying opportunities for personal and organizational profiles.
• Provides ‘rapid response’ on breaking issues, to develop reactive communications for stakeholders, media and employees
• Leads communication and media initiatives through collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Responsibility and accountability for meeting strategic goals and objectives.
• Opportunity to act independently within a specific program or project goals. Work checked through agreement by superiors.
• Creates, manages and executes social media strategy for CEO across all major social media platforms including, but not limited to Reddit, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok.
   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of 8 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Excellent writing, presentation, communication, mediation and negotiation skills.
• Experience working in a demanding, fast-paced environment 
• Experience working directly with senior executives Experience of multiple social media platforms, the technologies and best practices
• Experience in project management, developing communications, and engagement strategies and measuring results.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing, implementing and measuring communication and engagement plans/strategies.  
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to persuasively convey the mission of The Nature Conservancy to diverse groups including donors, board members, and the public. 
• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge in TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Tumblr, Snapchat.
• Basic knowledge of Google Analytics, Social Media Monitoring/Scheduling Tools.
• Experience and/or understanding of communication best practices at a decentralized organization a plus.
• Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in relevant marketing disciplines. Cross-disciplinary knowledge to support program objectives. 
• Fosters an environment of creativity and professional growth.  

HOW TO APPLY

To apply to position number 49616, submit resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload buttons. Applications will be reviewed in the order they’re received and the position will remain open until filled.

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The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.

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