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National Audubon Society · 1 day ago

Senior Associate, Communications

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$62K/yr - $69K/yr

3+ years exp

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. The Senior Communications Associate will manage media and digital communications for Audubon Great Lakes, focusing on elevating visibility and engagement through various channels.

EducationNon ProfitPublishingWildlife Conservation

Responsibilities

Work with the Communications Director to develop and lead the execution of a cohesive communications plan and content strategy tailored to regional and local Center goals and larger Audubon Flight Plan goals

Create compelling stories and Implement communications tactics that will broaden Audubon’s visibility, reach, and deepen the impact of our work

Maintain and update the two Center’s websites and blogs; working with staff to design, create, edit, and regularly update content. Participate in the new website redesign process

Lead social media strategy, content development and publishing to support Audubon Great Lakes overall strategy and for Aullwood Audubon and Grange Insurance Audubon Center social media channels including Facebook, X(Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and other emerging channels

Serve as media spokesperson and lead all Center communications including draft and distribute press releases, media alerts, manage media relations, statements, messaging and secure media coverage

Curate, update and grow media lists and deepen relationships with media partners and influencers

Produce newsletters, member emails, flyers, brochures, webinars, reports, videos and other digital content

Securing local earned media for Audubon Great Lakes initiatives and other regional conservation priorities

Help manage regional Communications interns

Assist in the development of content calendars for communications and social media

Manage photo and video assets

Assist with development of advocacy driven communications and events

Track daily and monthly metrics and analytics for digital communications and prepare reports for key stakeholders

Support a culture of philanthropy, including public funding efforts

Collaborate with colleagues across the hemisphere including through joint planning and execution of shared priorities

Maintains and fosters culture of safety

Maintain consistent brand voice and visual identity

Other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Communications strategySocial media managementContent creationMedia relationsAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeProject managementSpanish languageInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism or related field and 3-5 years of professional experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered

Proven ability to drive attendance and engagement through media and targeted digital campaigns

Strong experience in social media and digital content creation, familiarity with CMS platforms, analytical tools and multimedia asset management

Strong analytical and project management skills; must possess excellent judgment and be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Exceptional attention to detail and strong editing skills

A proactive, optimistic approach to work, one with superior interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience working with a wide variety of external audiences

Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Canva, Google Analytics, Ads, and Adobe Suite a plus

Strong demonstrated interest in wildlife conservation and the mission of the National Audubon Society

A self-starter with a proactive approach to assignments, one with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, solve problems with limited supervision, and prioritize tasks

Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation

Preferred

Experience using media databases such as Meltwater strongly preferred

Interest in elevating voices, ideas, needs, and concerns of communities of color and other people historically marginalized in America and the conservation movement a plus

Demonstrated ability to create, manage and document processes and procedures

Experience creating communication materials in Spanish a plus

A flexible approach to work, with a willingness and ability to travel about five times a year around the Great Lakes region, as needed, and participate in programs occurring after typical business hours

Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued

Company

National Audubon Society

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The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.

Founded in 1905

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees