Communications Specialist Rancho Cordova (Sacramento), California – Western Regional Office
Overview: The Communications Department of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. (DU) seeks an experienced, full-time Communications Specialist for the DU Western Regional Office (WRO) in Rancho Cordova, Calif. The successful candidate will have a strong command of the English language, have excellent writing and communications (broadcast, print, digital and social media) skills, be proficient with Microsoft Office software, and possess basic photography/videography skills. The candidate must be an energetic self-starter who is detail-oriented, has the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time – and meet daily deadlines for each. The candidate must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Write, edit and distribute press releases, alerts and other communications to national, regional, state and local media
- Provide content for the various DU websites, newsletters, annual reports, DU Magazine and other publications
- Creatively promote DU through various broadcast, digital and social media outlet projects
- Work with in-house video staff to develop DU video projects
- Place DU stories in regional and national media outlets on a regular basis
- Develop and distribute DU educational and marketing materials
- Arrange interviews and support DU’s media relations efforts
- Attend and assist with DU media outreach, fundraising and other events
- Represent DU at conferences and outside events as assigned
- Some travel required; other duties as assigned
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications or a related field with 2-3 years of verifiable experience preferred. An understanding of the natural resources/conservation field is a plus. The position is located in Rancho Cordova, Calif., at DU’s Western Regional Office and reports to the Director of Communications at DU’s National Headquarters in Memphis, TN. To Apply: Please fill out the application materials on our website at www.ducks.org/jobs, attach cover letter and resume and submit. For further information or to request application materials, please contact hr@ducks.org.
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