Responsibilities

• In partnership with the Managing Director, Integrated Communications ; and in close collaboration with the SVP for Nature and the MDs of the Lands, Ocean and Food & Agriculture divisions; this role develops and executes clear, compelling, and measurable multichannel communication plans for the assigned department and divisions , to reach key target audiences in collaboration with programmatic and communications teams.
• Create and update messaging for strategic departmental initiatives .
• Strategically lead and proactively prioritize the intake, planning, and execution of communications and marketing requests from the Nature department. Identifying where the top communications , marketing and advocacy opportunities are within the program work .
• Establish ongoing communications priorities and the communications calendar.
• Develop tactics and approaches to drive audiences from awareness to action.
• Identify key Nature department content areas of opportunity that elevate NRDC’s visibility and profile.
• Maintain expertise of relevant priority Nature narratives along with audience trends in alignment with policy issues in Congress, the White House, state legislatures, and regulatory agencies , as well as at the global stage level, including international multilateral agreements and conferences.
• Partner with Editorial and Content teams to develop written and visual assets that will resonate with target audiences and drive relevance for the organization.
• Vet content with experts from across the institution to ensure accuracy and message alignment.
• Partner with the Digital Advocacy and Fundraising team in developing appropriate tactics to promote key messages and help shape membership and fundraising efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in journalism, communications or a related field .
• 4 or more years relevant experience leading communications campaigns and coordinating communications teams, with 7 years total experience in communications, journalism, advocacy or a related field.
• And/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong collaborator with inclusive mindset that leads with confidence and inspires confidence among colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
• Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical communications and marketing initiatives.
• Ability to speak and write in a clear and understandable manner for internal/external relations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills .
• Proven experience managing priorities and working effec t ively across multiple internal stakeholders.
• Experience developing and implementing multichannel communications plans .

Benefits

• Time to Unplug & Recharge: Enjoy a generous time-off policy, highlighted by a company-wide year-end Rest & Recharge Week to reset for the new year.
• Family – First : Generous family leave policy beyond federal requirements for all NRDCers
• For your Future : Matching 403b whether you contribute or not
• Hybrid Policy: 8 day per month in-office requirement. In-office day requirements can be met with off-site work events such as retreats, conferences, and other work-related travel.
• Well – being : Premium Comprehensive healthcare and mental health programs.