Position Summary:
Title: Writer/Editor
Supervisor: Director of Communications
Location: Remote
Salary: $75-85K per year
Position Introduction:
American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is seeking a dynamic, skilled writer/editor to craft and refine engaging content about one of nature’s most threatened animal groups – wild birds – and ABC’s work to conserve them and their habitats across the Americas. The position will play a key role in expanding the reach and awareness of ABC, while also motivating people to take actions that benefit birds and advance ABC's mission. We’re seeking a creative and news-focused person who can also write accurate, persuasive prose while thinking creatively and innovating in the rapidly evolving digital content space.
Well-qualified candidates will thrive in a fast-paced, high-productivity environment; enjoy working collaboratively with staff and external contacts; possess experience with and interest in conservation and legislative policy; and have a background in environmental topics and a passion for nature, conservation, and birds. The position reports to the Director of Communications within the ABC Communications & Marketing team.
Primary Duties:
- Identify storytelling opportunities that demonstrate American Bird Conservancy's mission, work, and impact, and mobilize audiences to take actions that help advance ABC's mission.
- Report and write digital content, including but not limited to news stories and blog posts.
- Assist ABC's Media Relations Specialist and Magazine Editor with press releases and magazine stories as needed.
- Support ABC's Marketing team with writing, editing, and proofreading content used in a digital ecosystem, including web, email, social media, digital advertising, and more.
- Work closely with ABC staff and partners to stay informed and aware of ABC's work and impact.
- Fact-check content as needed.
- Contribute to the further development of and adherence to ABC’s brand standards, organization-wide content strategy, and style guides.
- Collaborate with other writers on staff.
- Manage freelance writers and consultants, when applicable, in coordination with Director of Communications.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, including proven ability to transform technical information into engaging content for a lay audience in such forms as blogs, articles, news releases, and website content.
- Strong project management skills and ability to work as a team player under tight deadlines with multiple stakeholders. Familiarity with project management systems a plus.
- BA/BS or MA/MS in Journalism, English, or related field, ideally with ornithology/environmental coursework or background.
- At least five years working in content development (editing/writing/proofreading), preferably for an environmental, science, or policy organization.
- Familiarity with AP style strongly desired.
- Experience working in an omnichannel communications and marketing environment a plus.
- Spanish language fluency a plus.
- Interest in and/or experience with actively seeking out new voices and perspectives.
- Knowledge of birds and the birding community a plus.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, WordPress, Google Docs, Trello, Slack and other communications-related software.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Background screening required.
Benefits:
- Benefits include medical, dental, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental health insurance policies; including vision.
- Paid vacation days, holidays (10+), sick leave, retirement savings with employer match, life insurance, parental leave, and Verizon cell service discount.
To Apply:
Please apply online at Paylocity: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1985530/WriterE...
Candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, and 2-3 writing samples (conservation themed articles are ideal).
If you have any difficulties uploading your resume, cover letter and writing samples, then please send them as ONE document to [email protected]
At American Bird Conservancy, we believe that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills makes us more effective. We are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment for all of our employees.
As an equal opportunity employer, ABC is committed to ensuring that employees and applicants for employment have equal opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor unrelated to the requirements of the position.