Director, Oceans Communications - 26069 in Washington, District of Columbia at WWF Washington, DC

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Director, Oceans Communications

The Director, Oceans Communications leads the development and execution of communications plans to advance the WWF-US Ocean team’s major initiatives and the organization’s ocean conservation goals. This position plays a critical role in leading the Ocean team’s communications efforts with internal and external audiences and manages and implements projects across the Oceans team in seascapes, blue foods and markets and finance. The director supervises and manages a communications team and oversees the success of the Oceans team’s programmatic communications.

Salary Range: $120,600 - $173,500

Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

• 10 years of experience conceptualizing, developing, implementing, and managing communications strategies that support an entity’s goals. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., communications, journalism, conservation, or international development) is required.
• Experience with mission-oriented strategic communications and success as a creative and effective communicator.
• Ability to manage complex communications issues and think strategically, pulling in market best practices and trends.
• Excellent program management and organizational skills and proven experience leading complex communication projects.
• Experience leading, managing and developing communications staff.
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills.
• Stellar copy-editing skills and familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style and Associated Press Stylebook standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with a variety of communications platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships in a complex environment.
• Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
• Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values:
  • COURAGE – We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it’s needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.
  • INTEGRITY – We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve.
  • RESPECT – We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
  • COLLABORATION – We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.

To Apply:

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #26069

• Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.