Sr Communications Specialist
Sr Communications Specialist
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$ 95000 - 115000
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Job Description
The Sr. Communications Specialist will be responsible for collaborating on and implementing strategic communications initiatives that raise the visibility and enhance the credibility of Save the Redwoods League as a leading environmental conservation organization. Reporting to the Director of Communications this role will manage key aspects of media outreach media tour logistics proactive and reactive communications and partner collaborations while tracking and reporting on the success of earned media efforts. Through these efforts the Sr. Communications Specialist will inspire public awareness and support for our mission.
Key Responsibilities
Messaging & Communications
- In collaboration with the Director of Communications manage and implement comprehensive communications strategies that elevate the organizations profile and reinforce its position as a leader in conservation.
- Collaborate with leadership conservation teams and partners to create messaging strategies that align with the Save the Redwoods League mission and the organizations key conservation goals.
- Support policy communications efforts developing clear and compelling messaging that aligns with the Leagues policy agenda. This includes translating complex policy issues into accessible narratives for media stakeholders and supporters ensuring that the Leagues policy advocacy efforts are effectively communicated and resonate with key audiences.
- Ensure the organizations messaging is consistent accurate and effectively resonates across earned media speaking engagements and together with partners in shared announcements.
Media Relations & Public Relations Management
- With the Director of Communications implement the proactive media relations strategy to secure story placements raise visibility and drive support for the organizations mission.
- Draft press releases media advisories statements and prepare press packets ensuring consistency in voice and messages. Occasionally contribute to the Leagues blog newsletter and magazine.
- Collaborate with partners on shared announcements to ensure cohesive and engaging storytelling.
- Identify and pitch stories to the media that highlight the organizations conservation programs and achievements.
- Share responsibility for planning media tours interviews and other media events including logistics speaker preparation and onsite management ensuring effective program presentations and onsite safety. Will need to balance equipment needs onsite with resource protection including seeking and understanding guidance from conservation professionals and ensuring outlets comply with recommended guidance.
- Pursue and create reactive media opportunities positioning appropriate staff to participate in media interviews on emerging relevant topics addressing inquiries and ensuring timely accurate and positive media engagement.
- Track and report on media coverage engagement metrics and other success indicators to inform future strategies and measure impact.
Coaching & Preparedness
- Prepare staff spokespeople for media interviews public speaking opportunities and communicationsrelated tasks ensuring colleagues feel ready for media appearances equipped with key messages talking points and relevant background information.
- Collaborate with marketing and communications team members to update and shape the Leagues thought leadership program; secure external speaking engagements for staff.
- Work closely with program and fundraising teams communications colleagues and partners to ensure clear and effective messaging in line with strategic objectives.
Qualifications
- Degree in communications public relations journalism or related field.
- 57 years of relevant experience in communications or public relations with a focus on media outreach.
- Strong writing editing and content development skills.
- Proven ability to pitch and secure media coverage.
- Experience managing media events tours and press materials.
- Knowledge of conservation or environmental issues is a plus.
- Photography skills are a plus.
- Organized and efficient capable of managing multiple projects with competing priorities to the highest standards in a timely manner
- Proactive selfstarter requiring minimal supervision; able to develop solutions to complex matters independently but also works well on teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (SharePoint OneDrive Teams Outlook Word PowerPoint and Excel) and Adobe Creative Cloud programs is required. Experience with Asana or similar project management systems is helpful.
- Successful experience in coordinating substantive aspects of multiple projects and budgets; able to organize time efficiently and meet deadlines
- Personal passion for preserving the natural world and a strong commitment to Save the Redwoods Leagues mission and values
- A strong commitment to the Leagues Diversity Equity and Inclusion values and commitments as well as the Leagues cultural attributes empowering accountable continuously improving supportive and inclusive.
- Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people across cultures ethnic groups and identities.
Working Conditions/Physical Effort:
- Regularly sits at a desk or workstation.
- Actively utilizes computers telephones and other office equipment.
- Frequently moves about and between offices to collaborate with colleagues.
- Occasionally required to hike through forest land when working offsite including walking on uneven ground climbing over obstacles and accessing remote locations. The work in forested areas can include a wide variety of weather and field work conditions.
- Some work will be performed in remote locations with occasional overnight travel to the Sierra Nevada and northern coastal areas of California.
- Some weekend and evening responsibilities.
- Valid drivers license and safe driving record. Comfort driving ATVs or willingness to learn required.
- Wilderness First Aid training and recertification provided
- Occasionally lifts carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
Work Schedule:
This role is hybrid with a minimum of 12 days onsite in our San Francisco headquarters per week. Our weekly in office day is Tuesday (when everyone living in the SF Bay Area is required to come in). Additional days are based on business needs.
Compensation & Benefits:
As a fulltime salaried employee you will be eligible for full benefits which include medical dental and vision insurance three weeks of vacation annually plus holidays and a 401k retirement plan currently with an up to 8 company match. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and internal/external equity considerations; the salary range for this position is $per year.
Diversity Equity & Inclusion:
Save the Redwoods League is fully committed to its Diversity Equity and Inclusion Goals. The League welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets. However we are open to the possibility that a great candidate for this job may not precisely meet all the above criteria. If you believe you are the right person for this job and can persuasively make that case we encourage you to apply.
About us:
For over 100 years Save the Redwoods League has been dedicated to protecting the ancient redwood forests so all generations can experience the inspiration and majesty of redwoods. Since its founding in 1918 Save the Redwoods League has protected more than 200000 acres of forests and helped create 66 redwood parks and preserves for everybody to enjoy. To learn more about us go to www.SaveTheRedwoods.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
