Writer/Editor Ii Jobs

Arlington, Virginia, USA

Due to this position’s location being flexible within countries where The Nature Conservancy is a registered NGO and has an already established office, we are unable to provide an accurate salary range as our salary ranges are based on geographic locations. However, if you provide your city, state/province, and country in your cover letter we will inform you of the salary range for this position based on your location if you are selected to proceed into the initial selection round. This position is not eligible for relocation, visa or immigration assistance.

Preferrance to have overlapping hours to connect between 9am - 5pm ET.

#LI-REMOTE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”

The Chief Conservation Office (CCO) team guides and supports The Nature Conservancy’s global and regional teams in achieving our ambitious organizational outcomes in the face of the climate and biodiversity crises. Teams in the CCO strive to make it easier for teams to achieve our conservation goals by communicating with purpose, improving the right processes, and providing the frameworks, approaches, and tools for the organization to maximize our impact. The Writer for the CCO writes and edits a variety of conservation-related communications materials primarily focused on ensuring all staff understand our conservation goals and direction and helping teams in the field understand and access a variety of tools that help them plan, implement and manage their work. The writer will work with the CCO team members and other partner teams to create written, visual, and auditory content.

The Writer writes, edits and produces a variety of communication materials that educate and inform internal and external audiences about our conservation goals, conservation system and global work. They provide editorial advice and expertise, oversee team/cross-departmental communication efforts, and may work with outside vendors or consultants. Their products may include newsletters, articles, blogs, annual reports, executive-level emails and talking points, op-ed pieces, donor materials, and presentations. They may interview project teams and staff, executives, partners or others to ensure quality content for products. This Writer will work closely with and report to the Communications Manager in the Chief Conservation Office.

• Responsibility and accountability for meeting assigned project goals and objectives.
• Resolves issues independently within program area.
• Drafts, edits, manages, and implements creative projects including but not limited to an annual impact report, bi-monthly updates, webinars and case studies.
• Works independently without requiring detailed management review of general work.
• Ensures strong stakeholder engagement with staff across the globe and teams on projects and deliverables.
• May serve as team lead on assigned communication initiatives.
• Does not supervise staff but will coordinate and collaborate with peers across different departments.

• Experience interviewing people and producing compelling content.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field and 5 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Familiarity or experience with distilling complex science and conservation topics for a general audience.
• Experience writing or editing for internal and external audiences in one or more of the following: newsletter, magazine, annual report, web-site articles/stories, donor profiles, funding proposals, fact sheets, presentations, or equivalent.
• Experience organizing and coordinating multiple projects.
• Experience working in web-design platforms, i.e., Microsoft SharePoint.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent writing and proofreading skills.
• Experience implementing and measuring communication and engagement plans/strategies.
• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred.
• Experience leading or managing projects.
• Familiarity with communication technologies and best practices.
• Experience using content development platforms, i.e., Canva.
• Experience conducting or participating in semi-structured interviews to gather content.
• Multi-lingual skills appreciated.
• Knowledge and application of current and evolving trends in relevant discipline.

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.