Communications Manager

~ Amazon Watch is a nonprofit organization founded in 1996 to protect the rainforest and advance the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin. ~

We partner with indigenous and environmental organizations in campaigns for human rights, corporate accountability and the preservation of the Amazon's ecological systems.

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate professional to serve as our Communications Manager. The communications team is responsible for media relations, publications, digital storytelling, advertising, marketing and messaging for the organization and its campaigns.

Candidates should have a minimum of three years of experience in journalism, public relations, online campaigning, or a related communications field. They should also have a record of success working with print, broadcast, and online media to effectively and proactively frame issues and drive coverage. Proficiency with online campaigning tools and an eagerness to learn and manage systems are essential.

We're looking for someone to whom clear and compelling writing comes naturally and who believes strongly in the importance of our mission to defend the rights of indigenous peoples and protect the Amazon rainforest. Fluency in English and Spanish is required and Portuguese is highly preferred.

This is a full-time position based in our Oakland, CA headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strategic and collaborative communications calendar
• Help create and implement online campaign strategies with online team
• Create and/or edit and distribute, press releases and media updates
• Create and/or edit material for publications such as blogs reports, infobriefs, etc.
• Assist in the preparation and production of development materials (annual report, event publications, etc.)
• Cultivate and manage media relations; maintain media contact database
• Respond to media, academic, and information requests; serve as spokesperson
• Develop talking points, statements, and messaging to effectively and proactively frame issues and drive coverage
• Manage digital archive and respond to image and video requests
• Manage social media accounts including Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
• Manage flow of original content between creators, online department, and organizational archives
• Develop/implement special projects with Comms team: videos, special reports, etc.
• Seek outside outlets to publish AW staff content and write and/or edit such content
• Monitor media coverage on core issues and campaign targets; use tracking tools to provide metrics and reports to support campaign and organizational objectives
• Support the writing of communications-specific grants, crowdsourcing, and other relevant funding opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in journalism, public relations, online campaigning, or related communications field
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to draft documents under tight deadlines
• Solid copy-editing skills; strong attention to detail
• Experience using and managing databases including Salesforce or other online media database systems
• Experience using Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and ongoing interest in staying abreast of cutting-edge digital platforms
• Effective team player with the ability to work and think independently
• Good organizational skills, demonstrated initiative, flexibility and creativity
• Desire to work with indigenous and affected communities and personal passion for our mission
• Bilingual English/Spanish required (Portuguese also highly desirable)

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience developing and implementing online campaign strategies
• Working knowledge of Photoshop; desktop publishing and video editing skills highly desirable
• Multimedia and website management skills are highly desirable
• Familiarity with Dropbox, Google Drive, and online file sharing programs

Compensation

• Commensurate with experience

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to upload your résumé, three references, and cover letter explaining why you would like to join our team and why you are the best candidate for the job
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