Shark Jobs? PEW is looking for someone

The Pew Global Shark Conservation Campaign is looking for a communications expert.  Pew is the leader in global shark conservation having supported efforts to end the commercial fishing of sharks in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.  The job posting is online.  Follow the link to apply.  The position is based in Washington, DC, United States.

Overview:
Organization: The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today's most challenging problems. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and stimulate civic life

Department: The Pew Environment Group – The mission of the Environment group is to promote policies and practices that protect the global environment, preserve healthy forests and marine ecosystems. For the past two decades, the Environment group has been a major force in driving conservation policy in the United States, and increasingly internationally. The group’s work is focused on reducing the scope and severity of three major global environmental problems:

• Transition to a clean energy economy from one based primarily on the burning of fossil fuels.
• The erosion of large wilderness ecosystems that contain a great part of the world’s remaining biodiversity; and,
• The destruction of the world’s marine environment, with a particular emphasis on global fisheries.

Position Overview: The communications officer will work on a daily basis with programmatic campaign staffs, and will assist and advise Pew Environment Group (PEG) campaigns on outreach to journalists, web content, and all aspects of public communication. While supporting issues relating to PEG, this position reports to the head of communications for PEG within the central Communications department.

Pew’s global and highly visible shark campaign is seeking full-time communications support. The ideal candidate will have a passion for shark conservation, keen ability to shape and pitch stories, strong writing skills for preparing press materials, fact sheets and web content and the ability to translate dense information into compelling visuals [emphasis mine].

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the development of concepts and strategies for crucial projects;
• Advise and coordinate with PEG Communications and PEG campaign staff on energy, oceans and land issues;
• Develop and support Pew’s use of “new media” and social media outlets for the campaigns’ messages;
• Participate and advise in the drafting of campaign-related communications tools and web content;
• Work with PEG Communications staff on support and promotion of the organization’s brand;
• Develop and maintain news media contacts to be used by all campaigns;
• Provide support for PEG related communications as needed.

Requirements:

• A minimum of eight years in advocacy communications. College degree required.
• Must have excellent oral communications, writing, editing and research skills, and proven ability to frame and develop cogent messages.
• Skills associated with completion of an undergraduate degree program in communications, journalism or related major required. Graduate degree preferred.
• Must demonstrate understanding of media and news organizations, particularly broadcast media and web-based outlets.
• Must be flexible, creative, consistent and assume high accountability for all areas of responsibility. Must demonstrate strong collaborative spirit and leadership ability.
• Ability to think strategically, handle multiple priorities, be extremely well-organized, manage time effectively and identify resources for projects required.
• Aptitude for understanding organizational structure and working through administrative systems preferred.
• Must be able to work in groups and individually to meet goals.
• Passion for achieving goals to protect the environment.

Travel
Domestic or international travel may be required.

Compensation
The Pew Charitable Trusts offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including a generous 401(k) plan, four weeks vacation and flexible benefit options.