Director of Impact Media Job Listing at The Nature Conservancy in United States of America (Job ID JR101895)

Description

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Director of Impact Media will lead the development and implementation of multidisciplinary impact media campaigns engaging and motivating diverse audiences to facilitate conservation action and outcomes. The director will serve as a public affairs advisor, develop a media campaign framework and manage a portfolio of grantees and contractors producing strategically aligned place-based impact media and activations to influence conservation results.  

The Director of Impact Media provides leadership and effective collaboration with the Conservation and Government Relations teams and key partners to develop content and strategies to engage, educate, and mobilize toward conservation action. This includes—but is not limited to—tactics such as coalition building, impact media, earned media, events, and partnership development.  This position leads an interdisciplinary team and serves as an advisor on complex and strategic issues—overseeing granting and contracting for impact media productions. They collaboratively engage with TNC teams, Conservation and Government Relations departments, reporting to and supporting the Florida Business Unit, while also supporting land connectivity and conservation campaigns of the New Jersey Business Unit.    

Want to make a lasting difference for people and nature? From forests to rivers and oceans, The Nature Conservancy works to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world's leading conservation organization!

The ideal candidate brings strong strategic communications and campaign design abilities paired with sharp rapid‑response instincts, guiding internal teams and external creators to deliver impact media that shifts conversations and drives conservation outcomes. The successful candidate thrives when working with policymakers, conservation leaders, and strategic partners, while stewarding contracts and building broad, effective coalitions. Familiarity with Florida's conservation landscape—and with national connectivity and wildlife‑corridor efforts—is highly valuable.

The ideal candidate will reside in the State of Florida.

• Bachelor's degree in political science, environmental policy, management or other relevant field and 5 years of government relations, public affairs or corporate sector experience, or equivalent combination education/experience.   

• Fluency in English.  

• Analytical and project management experience. Demonstrated experience in successfully developing and implementing complex projects in an unstructured environment.  

• Experience developing, directing and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals. 

• Proven communication and presentation skills.   

• Proven negotiation skills. 

• Valid driver's license and compliance with TNC's Auto Safety Program.

• Frequent travel required.

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated. 

• 5+ years leading diverse teams, with a proven ability to meet conservation and/or government relations objectives.   

• Demonstrated success leading an impact campaign utilizing communications and storytelling to influence conservation objectives.  

• Excellent strategic sense and an ability to set goals and priorities, managing limited resources for maximum impact. 

• Experience leading large-scale conservation and/or messaging campaigns. 

• Excellent team player with experience working in multi-disciplinary groups, using influence and interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships with governments, corporations, partners, donors, volunteers, and all levels of staff.  

• Demonstrated success working with a range of diverse parties, including local governments, landowners, private sector leaders, community leaders, and Tribes, to build coalitions.  

• Media savvy with experience in placing stories and opinion pieces, with a track record of influencing conversations unfolding in the media.  

• 5+ years of experience planning and executing events engaging policymakers, lawmakers, journalists, or the public. 

• Knowledge and understanding of Florida's marine and terrestrial landscapes as well as environmental history. 

• Knowledge and understanding of landscape connectivity and wildlife corridors nationally.  

• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple deadlines, and respond quickly to new opportunities and developments.  

• Skilled in public speaking and serving as a spokesperson.  

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page under the FAQ section. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $88,000 – $112,500. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We're rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube   to hear stories from staff or visit  Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant's unique experience. Please apply – we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you'll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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