Global Fishing Watch · 1 day ago

International Policy Communications Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $90K/yr

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Responsibilities

Develop an overarching communications approach and implement policy communications strategies to advance the organization’s international policy work under the guidance and support of the head of strategic communications.

Advise the policy team on appropriate communications and outreach strategies, developing associated materials such as briefs, fact sheets and web content to engage key audiences and help influence policy and governance decisions.

Support the development of targeted communications materials that help deliver the international policy goals within Global Fishing Watch’s 2030 strategy. This includes engaging with and influencing U.N. agencies, regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs), development banks and other international institutions to make ocean information available and accessible to everyone it affects.

Work with partner organizations to identify joint opportunities for communications, particularly around collaborative campaigns and other initiatives.

Develop storytelling pieces about Global Fishing Watch policy achievements to feed Global Fishing Watch’s digital channels, including the website and social media accounts.

Seek opportunities to develop news stories, articles and blog posts based on Global Fishing Watch research and partnerships to generate positive media coverage.

Lead efforts around the planning and delivery of communications for Global Fishing Watch-hosted events or international fora, developing materials for public dissemination, invites/brochures and/or promotional collateral.

Develop and maintain an informed awareness of relevant topics to effectively carry out all of the activities listed above.

Other duties as assigned by the head of strategic communications in support of program communications efforts.

Qualification

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Strategic communicationsPublic relationsPolicy communicationsEnglish fluencyMedia engagementProject managementSocial media engagementNGOsFrench proficiencySpanish proficiencyPortuguese proficiency

Required

University degree (or equivalent professional experience) and significant experience in the field of communications, public relations, journalism, public affairs or related discipline.

Experience in developing communications and public affairs plans to support policy outcomes, and translating technical content into clear, accessible messages.

Experience of working with and engaging government ministers, leaders and/or officials, accompanied by an understanding of policy development to help inform communications products.

Familiarity with and understanding of decision-making processes at the U.N. level and/or across U.N. institutions.

Experience managing communications at international fora, such as the U.N. Oceans Conference, Our Ocean Conference and/or COPs.

Strong ability to prioritize, meet multiple deadlines and manage competing streams of work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This includes strong writing skills for various products, including web content, editorial, fact sheets and briefs.

Demonstrated planning, organization and communication skills for project management.

Highly organized, analytical, detail oriented and self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as through multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.

Ability to take ownership of projects and communicate project updates to stakeholders in a transparent and proactive manner.

Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and quickly focus on the nature of an issue or policy to understand and address potential implications.

Experience working with journalists and crafting engaging content for media engagement.

Fluent in English.

Willingness to work occasionally outside of business hours.