Digital Storyteller

We’re expanding our team at the WILD Foundation and are currently hiring for two positions. If you or someone in your network may be a good fit, we encourage you to apply or share these opportunities.

Conservation Networks & Facilitation Manager

Digital Communications & Storytelling Manager

We’re grateful for help spreading the word to people who care deeply about conservation, stewardship, and wild places.

Have a good weekend!

Posted by : Adam H.

Digital Communications & Storytelling Manager,
Location: Remote

Status: Full-Time Employee

Salary: USD $70,000 annually

Start Date: Flexible

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ABOUT The WILD:
WILD is an international conservation organization advancing wilderness protection, rewilding, and Indigenous- and community-led conservation worldwide. WILD serves as a convener of collaborative conservation networks that bring together governments, Indigenous Peoples, scientists, NGOs, and policy leaders to advance shared conservation priorities at regional and global scales.

Our work depends on trusted relationships, thoughtful facilitation across cultures and sectors, and the ability to move complex conversations towards meaningful outcomes.

WILD operates with a mission-driven, adaptive spirit.

job profile:
WILD is seeking a Digital Communications & Storytelling Manager to lead and execute all digital content and social media efforts for the organization.

This is a hands-on content creation role. Content is the core responsibility of this position. The individual in this role will create, plan, publish, manage, and measure digital content across all platforms while helping WILD better understand what resonates with its community and how digital storytelling can support conservation visibility and fundraising.

This role combines day-to-day content execution with strategic thinking. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable writing and designing posts, analyzing performance data, developing campaign concepts, translating complex conservation work into accessible narratives, and engaging respectfully with Indigenous and local communities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Social Media Leadership & Execution

Serve as the primary owner of WILD’s social media platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X/Twitter

Create original, compelling content aligned with WILD’s mission and voice

Develop and manage a structured content calendar with consistent daily posting goals (e.g., one post per day across platforms)

Plan themes, messaging, and deployment timing across platforms

Publish, monitor, and respond to comments and community engagement

Translate complex science, policy, and field-based work into accessible and engaging content

Collaborate directly with program managers, scientists, policy experts, and Indigenous partners to gather stories and ensure accuracy

2. Storytelling & Development Communications

Develop blog content and long-form storytelling pieces that elevate program work

Support project teams in clarifying and refining their narratives

Edit and copywrite content for website pages, project updates, and organizational communications

Ensure storytelling reflects cultural humility and responsible communications practices

Work effectively and respectfully with Indigenous communities, demonstrating patience, listening, and relational communication skills

Translate conversations with diverse stakeholders into accurate, respectful, and compelling public-facing content

3. Fundraising-Focused Campaign Development

Develop and execute social media campaigns designed to support fundraising efforts

Build and nurture online communities that convert engagement into donor support

Analyze past campaign performance and identify opportunities to improve fundraising outcomes

Bring demonstrated experience in raising funds through digital campaigns

Collaborate with development leadership while maintaining clarity of role boundaries Experience building digital communities that support funding growth is required.

4. Analytics, Growth & Optimization

Track social media performance metrics to assess growth, engagement, and impact

Identify what content resonates most with WILD’s audience

Use data to inform strategy and refine messaging

Report regularly on performance and recommend improvements

Utilize Google Analytics and Google Ads to support traffic and fundraising goals

Bring an experimental mindset to testing formats, messaging, and audience engagement strategies

Measuring impact and demonstrating growth will be critical to success in this role.

5. Strategic Communications Contribution

Contribute meaningfully to WILD’s emerging communications strategy

Provide input into the organization’s developing 1-year and 5-year communications plan

Participate in strategic planning discussions and offer data-informed recommendations

Help shape digital priorities as part of the broader organizational strategy

WILD is currently developing its strategic communications framework, and this role will be woven into that effort. Ability to contribute to strategic planning is strongly preferred

Required Qualifications:

5–10 years of professional experience in digital communications, storytelling, or social media management

Experience creating and managing content for mission-driven or conservation-focused organizations

Demonstrated success growing and engaging online communities

Proven ability to design and execute fundraising-oriented social media campaigns

Strong writer and editor with exceptional storytelling ability

Comfortable translating technical science, policy, and field work into clear messaging

Experience working across cultures and with Indigenous communities

Demonstrated cultural humility and ability to work in relational, non-transactional communication environments

Experience using Google Analytics, Google Ads, and social media performance tools

Comfortable working in a small, entrepreneurial organization

Willing and motivated to remain hands‑on in content creation long‑term

Spanish language proficiency is a strong plus

Organizational Fit

Believes deeply in advancing wilderness protection, rewilding, and Indigenous- and community-led conservation consistent with WILD’s mission

Thrives in long‑term, relational‑centered network environments and understands that durable conservation impact depends on trust, collaboration, and coalition‑building

Enjoys strengthening process and supporting others to lead

Balances strategic awareness with disciplined execution

Operates with neutrality and diplomacy

Can identify leverage points without overstepping authority

Demonstrates initiative while respecting leadership boundaries

Is committed to advancing WILD’s mission above personal visibility or authority

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To apply, please submit the following to [click apply] with “Storyteling, WILD” in the subject line:

A brief cover letter

Resume or CV

Links to social media accounts, campaigns, or portfolios you have managed or contributed to

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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