Role Description

Re:wild is seeking a Species Communications Manager to serve as the primary communications lead for our species recovery work with a global network of partners and donors. The Species Communications Manager will help develop and implement communications plans and strategies; work with program staff and partners to identify updates, stories and gather assets; and coordinate and create content, such as social media posts, blog posts, video scripts and related web content for an exciting new species recovery initiative.

This person will be responsible for:

• Helping establish messaging and strategy.
• Curating stories from implementing partners.
• Working with photographers and videographers to gather assets.
• Crafting engaging written content.
• Creating engaging visual content (both videos and graphics).
• Working directly with Re:wild team members and partners.
• Feeding into dedicated social media channels and broader communications platforms to highlight stories about species recovery, the people behind the efforts, and the benefits to the health of the planet.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and guide the execution of communications strategies and plans for programmatic partnerships focused on species recovery.
• Maintain an editorial calendar for social media planning.
• Develop top-line messaging and targeted messages for specific audiences.
• Cultivate influencer partnerships.
• Collect and analyze social media metrics.
• Adjust strategy in response to new developments and data.
• Ensure a regular drumbeat of engaging content for social media.
• Write, create, coordinate and manage social media posts across the project’s social platforms.
• Develop social media toolkits for amplification by partners and influencers.
• Coordinate with web developers and other vendors as necessary to maintain the website.
• Develop strategy for email updates for those who sign up.
• Help coordinate professional photographers and videographers to get assets in the field.
• Create social media videos and graphics, including carousels and infographics.
• Support the media relations team by identifying upcoming milestones and newsworthy species recovery announcements.
• Organize regular alliance/partnership calls and communications.
• Provide monthly social media metrics reports.
• Help develop and implement creative content campaigns related to species recovery work.

Qualifications

• A background in wildlife conservation or a similar applicable field of science.
• 5+ years in a communications-related field.
• Top-notch storytelling and social media skills (including caption writing).
• Proficient in graphic design and video editing.
• Experience developing and adapting content for a variety of platforms.
• Proven experience with storytelling in the field of wildlife conservation or a similar field.
• Able to use AirTable or have experience with a similar project management tool.
• Must have “hustle.”
• Commitment to and passion for Re:wild’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

• The position may occasionally require working outside of normal business hours to engage with staff located in different time zones around the world.
• Only occasional travel for events support, team retreats, etc.

Compensation and Benefits

• This is a full-time, exempt position.
• Projected salary range of $80,000-90,000, with the final determination to be made commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
• Re:wild provides medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, with Re:wild covering between 65% and 100% of premiums, depending on plan and dependent coverage.
• Re:wild also offers a 403b retirement plan with up to 3% match after a year of employment.
• Re:wild observes 16 paid holidays each calendar year.
• Full-time employees can also accrue the following annually: up to 15 days of vacation leave, 12 days of illness leave, and 2 volunteer days.
• Re:wild is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds.