Associate Director, Video Job at The Nature Conservancy in Virginia

Overview

What We Can Achieve Together The Associate Director of Video helps shape and guide video storytelling at The Nature Conservancy, ensuring it’s emotionally resonant, strategically aligned, and of the highest quality. This role contributes to a global, multi-channel content strategy—offering creative direction, operational leadership, and a clear vision for video that inspires action and deepens connection to our mission. Reporting to the Director of Visual Storytelling, the Associate Director shapes the future of video at TNC, builds systems, mentors a small team, and collaborates across the organization to deliver content that supports marketing goals, organizational priorities, and conservation outcomes. As part of the Storytelling & Content team, the Associate Director leads a Video team that operates like an internal creative agency, producing audience-informed, digital-first content that connects emotionally and drives engagement. We’re seeking someone with a producer’s mindset, strong project management skills, and a deep understanding of how to capture attention in a crowded media landscape. The ideal candidate connects with both hearts and minds, crafting stories that stand out and drive action across topics and formats. They bring technical savvy alongside a strong creative instinct and value diverse storytelling experiences with a passion for nature mission storytelling.

We’re Looking For You

• A strategic thinker with a strong creative vision and a producer’s mindset.
• A relationship-builder who thrives in cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration.
• A video content marketer who blends data-driven insights with storytelling to drive engagement and elevate brand impact.
• A proactive leader who sees opportunities, solves problems, and builds systems from the ground up.
• An emotionally intelligent mentor who empowers team members and fosters a supportive, creative culture.
• A clear and effective communicator who excels in remote environments and builds trust with stakeholders, direct reports, and leadership.
• A storyteller with diverse experience across issues, audiences, and formats—able to create emotionally compelling content that captures attention, builds influence, and drives action.
• A collaborator who values inclusive, ethical storytelling and brings cultural competency and integrity to every project.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience managing staff and creative teams.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and manage internal client relationships across a large, complex organization.
• Strong background in project management, including developing marketing strategies and measuring results.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and equipment procurement and maintenance.

Salary Information

The starting pay range for this position is generally within $80,000 – $120,000. This range applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Actual pay depends on location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Countries outside the USA have local pay ranges in the local currency.

Who We Are

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect lands and waters on which all life depends. We are a science-based organization delivering on-the-ground solutions to global challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our values include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. We offer career development, flexible schedules, and a rewarding mission. Learn more about our work and culture.

What We Bring

Since 1951, TNC has grown from a small nonprofit into a leading global environmental organization. We offer a competitive benefits package including health care, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an employer match, parental leave, accrued PTO, life insurance, disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and other well-being programs. We support a flexible work environment and an inclusive culture. Our recruitment process is rolling to identify strong candidates promptly, and roles may be unposted once a strong candidate pool is identified. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. The successful applicant must meet our background screening requirements. If you need accommodations during the application process, please contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Non-profit Organizations