Communications Manager, US Plastics Campaign
Oceana, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Why Join Oceana
Oceana is a fast-paced, mission-driven organization filled with passionate professionals committed to protecting the oceans and the communities who depend on them. We value collaboration, creativity, diversity, and measurable impact. Here, your work will contribute to winning campaigns and creating real, lasting change for the planet.
Position Overview
In the United States, Oceana’s campaigns include reducing plastics pollution, stopping the expansion of dirty and dangerous offshore drilling, increasing transparency at sea, promoting responsible fishing practices, and helping to protect sharks, whales, and other marine animals.
The communications manager reports to Oceana’s U.S. communications director and is a member of the global marketing and communications department. The communications manager is responsible for leading public relations efforts to advance Oceana’s U.S. plastics campaign. In addition to securing quality news coverage about the U.S. plastics campaign, the communications manager assists with all forms of communication and outreach related to targeted audiences (e.g., media, elected officials, supporters, and others), including reports, brochures, and fact sheets.
The communications manager also works closely with Oceana’s in-house creative team and outside consultants to create materials for the organization’s target audiences. This position is responsible for providing writing and editing support to the U.S. plastics campaign as needed, including crafting messaging and drafting talking points, opinion pieces, press materials, and other documents.
Additionally, the communications manager works with the campaign teams, communications staff, and Oceana’s marketing team to develop social media strategies that expand the visibility of Oceana’s U.S. plastics campaign in new and existing social media channels. While the U.S. plastics campaign will be the communications manager’s primary focus, they may be directed to support other campaigns, communications, and organizational work as needed.
The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $75,000 annually.
Responsibilities
Lead public relations efforts to advance Oceana’s U.S. plastics campaign and secure quality news coverage.
Assist with all forms of communication and outreach related to targeted audiences (e.g., media, elected officials, supporters, and others), including reports, brochures, and fact sheets.
Collaborate with in-house creative team and outside consultants to create materials for target audiences.
Provide writing and editing support, including crafting messaging and drafting talking points, opinion pieces, press materials, and other documents.
Develop social media strategies with campaign teams, communications staff, and marketing to expand visibility of the U.S. plastics campaign.
Support other campaigns, communications, and organizational work as needed.
Qualifications
Experience in public relations and strategic communications, with the ability to secure media coverage and manage outreach.
Ability to write, edit, and craft messaging, talking points, opinion pieces, and press materials.
Experience collaborating with creative teams and external consultants.
Ability to develop and implement social media strategies across channels.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment with quick decision-making under pressure and strong multi-tasking skills.
Salary range: $70,000 to $75,000 annually.
Candidates must submit their resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to be considered.
Limited domestic travel may be required.
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Oceana is a fast-paced, mission-driven organization filled with passionate professionals committed to protecting the oceans and the communities who depend on them. We value collaboration, creativity, diversity, and measurable impact. Here, your work will contribute to winning campaigns and creating real, lasting change for the planet.
Position Overview
In the United States, Oceana’s campaigns include reducing plastics pollution, stopping the expansion of dirty and dangerous offshore drilling, increasing transparency at sea, promoting responsible fishing practices, and helping to protect sharks, whales, and other marine animals.
The communications manager reports to Oceana’s U.S. communications director and is a member of the global marketing and communications department. The communications manager is responsible for leading public relations efforts to advance Oceana’s U.S. plastics campaign. In addition to securing quality news coverage about the U.S. plastics campaign, the communications manager assists with all forms of communication and outreach related to targeted audiences (e.g., media, elected officials, supporters, and others), including reports, brochures, and fact sheets.
The communications manager also works closely with Oceana’s in-house creative team and outside consultants to create materials for the organization’s target audiences. This position is responsible for providing writing and editing support to the U.S. plastics campaign as needed, including crafting messaging and drafting talking points, opinion pieces, press materials, and other documents.
Additionally, the communications manager works with the campaign teams, communications staff, and Oceana’s marketing team to develop social media strategies that expand the visibility of Oceana’s U.S. plastics campaign in new and existing social media channels. While the U.S. plastics campaign will be the communications manager’s primary focus, they may be directed to support other campaigns, communications, and organizational work as needed.
The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $75,000 annually.
Responsibilities
Lead public relations efforts to advance Oceana’s U.S. plastics campaign and secure quality news coverage.
Assist with all forms of communication and outreach related to targeted audiences (e.g., media, elected officials, supporters, and others), including reports, brochures, and fact sheets.
Collaborate with in-house creative team and outside consultants to create materials for target audiences.
Provide writing and editing support, including crafting messaging and drafting talking points, opinion pieces, press materials, and other documents.
Develop social media strategies with campaign teams, communications staff, and marketing to expand visibility of the U.S. plastics campaign.
Support other campaigns, communications, and organizational work as needed.
Qualifications
Experience in public relations and strategic communications, with the ability to secure media coverage and manage outreach.
Ability to write, edit, and craft messaging, talking points, opinion pieces, and press materials.
Experience collaborating with creative teams and external consultants.
Ability to develop and implement social media strategies across channels.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment with quick decision-making under pressure and strong multi-tasking skills.
Salary range: $70,000 to $75,000 annually.
Candidates must submit their resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to be considered.
Limited domestic travel may be required.
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