Ocean Career: Ocean Visions Communications Officer

Ocean Career: Ocean Visions Communications Officer Ocean Visions is a science-based, not-for-profit conservation organization. We work with and across diverse sectors and disciplines to identify, co-design, evaluate, and support the implementation of ocean-based solutions to counter and reverse climate impacts. We provide diverse forms of support for the development, testing, and application of solutions, and for creating the enabling social and political frameworks needed for their success. Our work is grounded in robust science, and we continually seek to improve our understanding of the complexity of the challenges posed by climate change.

Ocean Visions works on an interdependent four-part strategy to directly address the causes and impacts of climate disruption, from an ocean lens:

REDUCE: Identify and advance high-leverage ocean-based opportunities for a just transition to a low-carbon economy

REMOVE: Identify and advance ocean-based pathways for cleaning up legacy carbon pollution from the air and ocean

REPAIR: Identify and advance interventions to avoid catastrophic loss of critical marine ecosystems and passing of dangerous tipping points

REACH: Support the growth of a global community to develop and advance innovative ocean-climate solutions

THIS ROLE The Communications Officer will play a key role in supporting and managing communication strategy development and execution at Ocean Visions. This position will create and disseminate content across numerous channels to effectively communicate the organization’s mission, programs, and impact to a variety of audiences. The Communications Officer will report to the Senior Communications Director and may work collaboratively with other Ocean Visions team members.

Key Responsibilities:

Support development of content strategy in collaboration with Senior Communications Director, draft copy for and proofread e-newsletters, web pages, social media, press releases, and other communication materials

Support and/or lead media outreach, management of media lists, and coverage tracking

Support and/or lead development of event communications

Create, disseminate, and track performance of e-newsletters; suggesting improvements based on data insights

Support development of social media strategy, manage campaigns and content calendars, and analyze engagement data to refine approach

Contribute to website strategy and user experience improvements, perform regular website updates

Assist in the creation and management of multimedia content, including graphics, photos, and videos

Help ensure brand consistency and messaging alignment across all communications

WHO WE NEED We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about leveraging strategic communications to drive social change. The ideal individual will come with a well-rounded communication skillset and is proactive and resourceful, thriving both independently and in collaboration with diverse teams. Strong candidates will be skilled at creating clear, compelling messages for a range of audiences and across numerous platform types. They will be a flexible team player who is comfortable managing numerous efforts simultaneously and switching gears easily to meet rapidly developing needs from across the organization.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or related field

At least five years of relevant experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail

Ability to create clear, compelling messages tailored to diverse audiences

Demonstrated skills in working with cross-functional teams in a collaborative setting

Extensive experience managing websites, social media platforms, and email marketing platforms

Experience supporting media outreach efforts

Ability to operate in a remote office setting with independence, meet deadlines, and fulfill commitments

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience working for a nonprofit

Familiarity with WordPress and Mailchimp

Demonstrated interest or background in environmental, ocean, or climate-related work

Ability to plan and execute social media campaigns

Experience with design tools such as Canva and Photoshop

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