21 hrs ago
Associate, Communications
National Audubon Society
Charleston, SC (Hybrid)Full time$27/hr – $29/hr
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Associate, Communications
Charleston, SC (Hybrid)
$27/hr – $29/hrEntry Level2+ years expFull time
Posted 21 hrs ago
Job Summary
Own the day-to-day communications for Audubon’s South Carolina team, shaping storytelling, media outreach, and advocacy support across channels while collaborating with leadership on visibility and program impact.
- Lead coordination of content, media relations, and outreach campaigns
- Track metrics and report on channel performance to guide strategy
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Support Senior Communications Manager in the development of annual communications work plans for Audubon’s team in South Carolina. Serve as primary implementer of day-to-day communications, working with leadership team to broaden Audubon’s visibility and reach.
- Work with program staff to proactively gather stories of our conservation and policy work and lead the production of consistent, high-quality storytelling that amplifies these stories via newsletters, blogs, social media, and other channels and promotional materials.
- Produce and/or manage video and photo coverage of programs when appropriate.
- Assist in securing local earned media for initiatives for Audubon's work/initiatives in SC. Manage media lists and develop relationships with reporters.
- Support policy and community building staff with outreach and advocacy campaigns, leveraging tools like EveryAction and Mobilize to engage and grow membership.
- Support the coordination, execution and documentation of special and annual events, including outreach and media coverage.
- Track metrics and analytics across our channels, including earned media, social media and website, and develop regular reports for staff highlighting trends.
- Preparing materials for our community and campus chapter use to amplify our advocacy and conservation outcomes.
- Support a culture of philanthropy, including public funding efforts.
- Maintains and fosters culture of safety.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required in journalism, communications, marketing, political science, environmental studies or other relevant areas of focus.
- 1-2 years of professional experience with public relations, brand management, writing, editing, campaign organizing, project management and/or advocacy preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills a must; ability to work with multiple stakeholder groups across a decentralized organization is also necessary.
- Excellent English language writing skills, spelling, and grammar with a knack for online communications and messaging required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and obvious ability to easily learn how to use tools to manage online communications tools.
- Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing inclusion and belonging.
- Strong proficiency in a wide range of digital platforms and programs, including Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, EveryAction, Mobilize or similar email management system.
- Photography, sound and video recording and editing capabilities are a plus; experience in the nonprofit sector on issues related to conservation; knowledge of South Carolina and its people/geography/history/environment.
- Must be willing to travel, as well as commit to some evening and weekend work as needed.
- Must have reliable transportation and/or a valid driver’s license.
Preferred
- Photography, sound and video recording and editing capabilities are a plus; experience in the nonprofit sector on issues related to conservation; knowledge of South Carolina and its people/geography/history/environment.
National Audubon Society
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The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.Audubon’s state programs, nature centers, chapters, and partners have an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action.To learn more about career opportunities, please visit our Career Center at https://careers-audubon.icims.com.
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