Responsibilities

• Serve as a communications lead for Oceana’s U.S. plastics campaign
• Develop and execute communications strategies for Oceana’s U.S. plastics campaign, managing initiatives through research, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Cultivate and manage successful relationships with key journalists, partners, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Secure placements for Oceana’s U.S. plastics campaign in top local, regional, and national media outlets, including tracking press coverage and meeting specific goals
• Orchestrate, manage, and execute successful media tours and strategic events for Oceana’s U.S. plastics campaign
• Conceptualize, develop, and manage production of high-level strategic materials for Oceana’s U.S. plastics campaign, ranging from communications plans and press releases to reports and advertising campaigns
• Assist in the development, design, and production of reports and other materials, working closely with the campaign teams, communications staff, and outside vendors
• Manage outside vendor agreements for Oceana’s U.S. plastics campaign with the legal department
• Provide writing and editing support for Oceana’s U.S. plastics campaign as needed
• Find opportunities to spread Oceana’s U.S. campaign messages through traditional and online media sources such as letters-to-the-editor, op-eds, and blog posts. Efforts include drafting, editing, and placing opinion pieces

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or related field and 3-5 years of public relations experience, with demonstrated expertise in media relations, including pitching and writing for the media, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong journalistic writing skills with excellent knowledge and use of the Associated Press Stylebook guidelines
• Superb writing, editing, and verbal communication skills adaptable to a variety of audiences
• Superior attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to synthesize complicated scientific jargon quickly and accurately for lay audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a team player to coordinate projects, and work effectively with a variety of personalities
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure while maintaining good humor and high energy
• Ability to approach problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm, and innovation
• Ability to provide constructive, honest feedback to different stakeholders, including leadership
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to spot opportunities in times of change

Preferred

• Spanish language fluency is a plus
• Passion for politics is a plus
• Interest in ocean conservation and Oceana’s U.S. plastics campaign is a plus