Hybrid Communications Specialist bei Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife · Washington, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Washington
JOB TITLE: Communications Specialist | SALARY: $77,000 - $83,000 FLSA: Exempt |
DEPARTMENT: Communications LOCATION: Headquarters, Washington DC REPORTS TO: Communications Director NUMBER OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT REPORT(S): 0 | |
LAST REVISED: July 2025 |
- Writing: Generates press releases, statements, talking points, advisories, factsheets, op-eds, letters to the editor, editorial board memos and other press materials as assigned.
- Serves as a lead communications person for several different beats, including Defenders’ congressional, administrative and policy work.
- Media & Messaging Strategy: Works with program staff and Communications Team to develop and implement media plans.
- Participates and represents Defenders on key coalition teams, collaborating with coalition partners in strategy, materials development and action.
- Media relations: Establishes working relationships with reporters in issue areas. Call and email reporters to pitch Defenders-related stories; field inquiries from the media and work with pertinent program staff members to conduct interviews.
- Research: Conducts research to develop talking points and other media relations and programmatic materials as needed.
- Press events: Works with appropriate program staff to coordinate, execute and publicize press events, teleconferences, and other promotional activities.
- Attends press briefings and activities and helps prepare senior executives for interviews and media appearances.
- General support: Collaborates with and supports Communications Team colleagues in daily communications department work.
- Collaborate with Defenders’ Conservation Program Teams and Marketing Team to ensure coordinated messaging and communications strategies.
- Limited travel may be required to support interviews, events and/or conferences, or interdepartmental meetings.
- Performs all other work-related duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, identifying advertising needs and preferred outlets for such advertising; drafting social media as requested; developing coalition toolkits; etc.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities for All Defenders
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong writing and editing skills, specifically writing for the press (op-eds, press releases, editorial memos, reporter backgrounds, etc.)
- Experience with managing media events
- Experience with media pitching, relationship building skills and with creating long-term relationships with reporters, editors
- Experience with communications planning and strategy
- Strong time management skills as well as attention to detail
- Ability to accomplish multiple tasks on several concurrent projects
- Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
- Experience working with media databases
- Knowledge of AP Style
Physical Activities Check all that apply | Frequency (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly |
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like. | N |
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces. | N |
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. | C |
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. | N |
Adjusting or moving objects up to 10 pounds in all directions. | N |
Communicating with others to exchange information. | C |
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. | C |
Operating machinery and/or power tools. | N |
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment. | N |
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. | C |
Environmental Conditions Check all that apply | Frequency (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly |
Low temperatures. | N |
High temperatures. | N |
Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. | N |
Noisy environments. | N |
Hazardous conditions. | N |
Poor ventilation. | N |
Small and/or enclosed spaces. | N |
No adverse environmental conditions expected. | C |
Physical Demands Check only one | |
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. | X |
Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. | |
Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds. | |
Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more. |