ABOUT OCEAN CONSERVANCY

Ocean Conservancy educates and empowers citizens to take action on behalf of the ocean. From the Arctic to the Gulf of Mexico to the halls of Congress, Ocean Conservancy brings people together to find solutions for our water planet. Informed by science, our work guides policy and engages people in protecting the ocean and its wildlife for future generations.

POSITION SUMMARY

Join the movement in advancing ocean conservation forward – be part of a fast-paced team with their sights set on helping Ocean Conservancy communicate with the public. The Senior Content Strategist leads the development and improvement of digital content for the website and across our social channels. The position will test new content ideas for fundraising and programmatic goals, as well as refine tried and true methods in order to deepen our engagement with current supporters and expand the reach of ocean content to new audiences who care about ocean conservation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• SOCIAL MEDIA: Manage and provide overall strategy to guide OC and leadership’s social media accounts. Tracks and reports monthly analytics and measures.
• CONTENT STRATEGY: Provides leadership and direction for implementing SEO, content and digital outreach on a monthly basis. In coordination with the team and vendors – implement monthly content strategy for all OC web channels. Track analytics, liaison with vendors, trouble-shoot and lead in moving recommendations to action items.
• WRITER: Create original content for the Ocean Conservancy website, fundraising appeals, advocacy alerts and blogs. Utilizes SEO best practices in writing for the web.
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Utilize Ocean Conservancy’s project management tools to lead various website projects. Review team capacity, delegate tasks, course-correct (as needed) and ensure the project is set up to succeed.

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• 4-6 years’ experience in digital engagement with advocacy, Congressional political campaigns or charitable organizations;
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in project or people management with a strong track record of producing creative, successful output;
• Proven success managing digital outreach and advocacy campaigns;
• Knowledge of new media and analytics tools, such as Google Analytics;
• Solid attention to details and how they fit into the big picture;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, familiarity with AP style;
• Enthusiasm for the digital space;
• Excellent writing and communications skills;
• Steller project management skills and experience using project management software;
• Strong understanding of online communication, industry best practices and accessibility standards;
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet tight deadlines and/or adapt to change;
• Experience working within a content management system and databases, preferably Engaging Networks and WordPress.

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Ocean Conservancy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ocean Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Ocean Conservancy is continually seeking to diversify its staff, particularly to broaden opportunities for individuals from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in the sciences and in environmental advocacy.

OCEAN CONSERVANCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.