The Nature Conservancy · 15 hours ago
Senior Media Relations Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$124K/yr - $124K/yr
8+ years expThe Nature Conservancy is a science-based organization focused on protecting the lands and waters upon which all life depends. They are seeking a Senior Media Relations Manager to create and implement media strategies that enhance the organization's visibility and reputation in New York's media market.
Environmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesNon ProfitWaterWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Deeply understanding our Conservation and Fundraising priorities and creating a comprehensive PR plan to help achieve our goals while plugging into business, cultural and societal trends
Creating and executing media relations strategies to advance the organization’s goals including: analyzing media coverage and public sentiment to refine messaging and strategy, identifying media opportunities and proactively developing pitches in collaboration with the conservation and marketing team, cultivating and managing relationships with key media outlets across print, broadcast, audio and digital media, drafting talking points and briefing TNC’s spokespeople, increasing media coverage in key outlets
Writing well-crafted, thoughtfully researched, compelling and effective media pitches, backgrounders, press releases, bylines and op-eds
Implementing strategies to expand the visibility of the Executive Director and other key New York leaders in NY media outlets that reach key audiences
Acting as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on reputational opportunities and risks in the media landscape and serving as the organization’s primary media liaison in New York
Managing crisis communications and rapid response efforts in coordination with global and national teams, ensuring timely and effective messaging
Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in New York’s business, cultural, and civic communities to enhance TNC’s visibility and credibility
Leveraging New York City’s unique media, cultural, and influencer ecosystem to position TNC as a thought leader in conservation and climate action
Identifying and securing speaking opportunities for our New York leaders at relevant industry and cultural events throughout NY and partnership opportunities with New York institutions our key audiences know and trust to help increase our visibility and influence
Identifying and engaging with influencers who authentically align with The Nature Conservancy’s brand and can help enhance our visibility and influence
Submitting our work and our leaders for relevant awards to help advance our brand recognition and reputation
Setting performance benchmarks and tracking and analyzing progress in partnership with our analytics lead
Occasional travel is required for business meetings and events, trainings, and/or team retreats and meetings
May supervise one or more professional staff and communications agency
Other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 8 years related experience or equivalent combination
Experience in project management, developing communications, media and engagement strategies and measuring results
Experience cultivating and managing client relationships
Experience supervising staff and team
Preferred
Experience gaining the trust of subject matter experts at all levels
Ability to persuasively convey the mission of The Nature Conservancy to diverse groups including donors, board members, and the public
Experience writing for Executives
Experience writing, editing and proofreading
Experience organizing and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously
Experience cultivating and managing media and stakeholder relationships
Experience managing and implementing media strategies and measuring results
Experience developing media relations networks
PR agency experience and/or cultivating and managing client relationships within a PR setting
Knowledge and application of current and evolving trends in media and influencer relations
Familiarity with communication technologies and best practices
Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills
Knowledge and application of current and evolving trends in relevant discipline
Experience leading or managing projects
Demonstrated cultural competency and multilingual communication skills, with preference for Spanish proficiency
Fosters an environment of creativity and professional growth
Benefits
Health care benefits
Flexible spending accounts
A 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
Parental leave
Accrued paid time off
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Other life and work well-being benefits
Company
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a non-profit conservation organization that works to protect terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (26)
2024 (21)
2023 (13)
2022 (18)
2021 (13)
2020 (12)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$120.09MKey Investors
Global Affairs CanadaBezos Earth FundNFWF
2025-11-17Grant· $7.94M
2025-10-23Grant
2025-06-09Grant
Leadership Team
Jennifer Morris
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Merrifield
CTO
Recent News
2026-01-24
2025-12-03
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