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Media Specialist, Endangered Species
Full time
Portland, San Francisco, Tucson, Washington, D.C.
General position overview:
The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a dynamic, experienced, creative and media-savvy communicator for our endangered species advocacy. This position reports directly to the Communications Director and works closely with the Endangered Species Program and the leadership team. The preferred location for the position is Portland, San Francisco, Tucson or Washington, D.C. The Media Specialist will: produce high-impact communications on every platform aimed at defending the Endangered Species Act, generate positive media stories and editorials that drive the national discussion about species protection, and play an integral role in maintaining the Center’s national profile and work on these critical issues.
Primary duties:
- Regularly produce press releases, white papers, story pitches, blog posts, fact sheets, op-eds and other written material.
- Heighten public knowledge of the extinction crisis.
- Work closely with Communications and Endangered Species Program staff to develop long-term and near-term strategic communications plans.
- Organize and execute editorial drives.
- Cultivate media relationships, pitch stories to reporters and editorial writers, and continually seek out new media opportunities.
- Act as a public spokesperson as needed.
- Help organize other groups and supporters in defense of the Endangered Species Act.
- Integrate endangered species materials into other Center communications.
- Expand and refine the Center’s existing communications materials, including the website and regular publications.
- Provide educational and persuasive outreach to members of Congress and staffers
- Assist with outreach to the Center’s 300,000-plus supporters and activists.
- Identify and act on political opportunities to further protections for endangered species and shift the national debate in our favor.
Requirements:
- Clear, concise, persuasive and powerful writing executed on tight deadlines.
- Excellent editing and verbal skills.
- An understanding of media cycles and ability to consistently meet them.
- The ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- The ability to juggle multiple projects and multiple deadlines.
- A deep knowledge of endangered species and the political landscape.
- The ability to communicate in different styles depending on the forum, product and audience.
- A strategic mindset.
- Innovative approaches for reaching new audiences.
- Being a self-starter who also works well in a team environment.
- Possessing a passion for saving plants and animals from extinction.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree.
- Five to 10 years of experience as a professional communicator.
- A proven track record in strategic communications work.
Application process: To apply, please send a thoughtful cover letter and résumé via email to communications@biologicaldiversity.org, “Attn:. Endangered Species.” The position will remain open until filled. The desired start date is as soon as possible. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.
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