National Wildlife Federation Seeks a Senior Coordinator, International Communications & Media

Posted on December 7, 2021
National Wildlife Federation Seeks a Senior Coordinator, International Communications & Media
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Senior Coordinator, International Communications and Media
 
 
Position Summary:     
In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating the communications and multi-media work associated with a project that aims to reduce deforestation and habitat loss driven by the expansion of cattle production in Brazil and Paraguay. You will work closely alongside NWF’s International team and Communications team to develop and implement communications plans, conduct outreach to journalists and media, produce written content, develop stakeholder engagement materials, manage social media accounts and microsites, and help contribute to the overall success of the project.
 
 

In this role you will:

  • Work closely with NWF staff and partners to support efforts aimed at reducing deforestation and habitat loss associated with the production and sourcing of cattle from the Brazilian Amazon, Brazilian Cerrado and Gran Chaco of Paraguay.
  • Work closely with NWF staff and partners to produce and publish stakeholder engagement materials that make compelling business-oriented arguments that support deforestation-free and conversion-free (DCF) commitments and implementation by meatpackers and other key actors in Brazil and Paraguay.
  • Engage with journalists and media in the U.S., Europe, Brazil and Paraguay to elevate and expand the reach of our work, including writing journalist notes, pitching stories, coordinating interviews, press releases, sponsored content, op-eds, etc.
  • Produce written content and lead the assembly of stakeholder engagement materials (blogs, factsheets, reports, infographics, videos, etc.), including writing, copyediting, photo/video selection, layout, design and publication.
  • Oversee the updating, posting, and tracking of metrics across our international social media accounts and issue-based microsites.
  • Liaise with NWF’s domestic communications, online operations, and digital departments.
  • Represent NWF during calls, meetings and events with partners and external stakeholders.
  • Provide support for grant reporting and help track grant deliverables.
  • Carry out general administrative and operational tasks to help ensure the success of the project.

Qualifications:

  • At least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills. Requires complete fluency in English.
  • Professional proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese
  • Experience developing professional factsheets, reports, infographics, and presentations.
  • Experience managing organizational social media accounts.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills. Attention to detail is essential.
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities.
  • Ability to work well with diverse stakeholders and groups.
  • Ability to convey complex information to non-expert audiences.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional proficiency (near fluency) in both Spanish and Portuguese. 
  • Experience copyediting and/or translating material between English and Spanish and/or Portuguese
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Public Relations or related field.
  • Experience engaging with journalists and media.
  • Experience with WordPress, Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop), Constant Contact or other email marketing software, Canva, Cision, and Hootsuite.
  • Experience working with international teams and partners.

For more information, and application, visit here