Job Type: Full Time
Education: 4-Year Degree Required
Experience Level: Mid-level
Salary: USD $67,000 - $74,000 / year
Areas of Focus: Agriculture, Animals, Climate Change, Energy, Environment & Sustainability

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communications Specialist is responsible for helping to plan and implement a wide variety of media activities to gain coverage for Defenders of Wildlife’s issues related to the organization’s mission. In this role, the Communications Specialist’s primary responsibilities include developing and implementing media plans, drafting news releases, factsheets and other press materials and providing to members of the media. Interacting with members of the media and building relationships is also an integral responsibility. In addition to other activities as assigned by the Media Relations Director and/or Vice President for Communications.

Regular interdepartmental collaboration for determining media opportunities, deadlines and messaging priorities/materials is essential in this role.

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