Senior Communications Manager

Highlands, NJ (Hybrid)

$68K/yr – $78K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the Society’s external communications by leading storytelling, publications, and brand-wide content production, while coordinating cross-team campaigns and partnerships.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead Communications & Storytelling
- Develop compelling stories from across the Society’s restoration, education, advocacy, science, and community work.
- Lead and edit publications, web stories, newsletters, policy campaign materials, and other external communications.
- Develop messaging for major projects, campaigns, events, and organizational priorities.
- Support media relations and help manage other priority external communications in coordination with the Executive Director.
Own Content & Creative Production
- Lead Society publications from planning through writing, editing, design, and distribution.
- Manage the editorial calendar and keep communications projects moving on schedule.
- Guide social media strategy, content, and creative direction.
- Track basic website, email, social media, publication, and campaign performance and use those insights to strengthen future communications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
At least five years of relevant professional experience.
Excellent writing/editing, and storytelling skills.
Strong creative and visual instincts.
Demonstrated project-management and organizational skills.
Experience managing communications projects from concept through completion.
Experience with digital content, social media, videography, publications, or related communications channels.
Proficiency with Canva and working knowledge of relevant Adobe Creative Cloud applications or comparable design tools.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams while taking ownership of assignments and deadlines.
Someone creative, collaborative, motivated, organized, and ready for greater responsibility and opportunities for leadership.

Preferred

Experience with photography, video, websites, email marketing, media relations, fundraising communications, or environmental issues
Enjoys capturing compelling visuals along the shore, on the water, and at press conferences.
Experience supervising staff, interns, freelancers, or cross-functional projects.
Experience developing or directing photography and video content.
Experience with media relations, advocacy communications, fundraising communications, or environmental issues.

Benefits

Plus a competitive benefits package that includes medical, paid leave and holidays, and professional development support.

American Littoral Society

4.0 Glassdoor

The American Littoral Society promotes the study and conservation of marine life and habitat, protects the coast from harm, and empowers others to do the same.Since 1961 we have empowered people to care for the coast through advocacy, conservation, and education. We not only provide a voice for the coast, but also give concerned citizens the knowledge and tools they need to raise their voices with us. When we restore habitat, our objective is not only to restore a dune or rebuild an oyster reef, but also to motivate people to invest “sweat equity” into a piece of the coast, take ownership and become committed stewards. When we educate, we don’t merely provide books, CDs, or handouts. We lead students young and old into the water to get their feet wet and their hands muddy. Sitting at a computer or reading a book, people may develop an interest in the coast; standing knee deep in sea foam with sand between their toes, they will develop a passion for the coast.

Founded in 1961

Highlands, New Jersey, USA

36 employees (2 in marketing)

www.littoralsociety.org

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