Media & Communications Associate 

           

Location: San Diego, CA 

Hours: Full time (with some nights and weekends)

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

 

Care about the environment and want to make a difference? You will be joining a team of international experts working around the globe to protect the world’s oceans. The Waitt Institute is working with 10+ nations and territories around the globe to create sustainable ocean plans to will help improve local livelihoods and economies while safeguarding the marine life and ecosystems. 

 

We are looking for a social media and communications expert to join our dynamic team based in La Jolla, CA that will help to build a global brand, improve storytelling across our sites, and engage a community of followers. You will have the opportunity to gain knowledge about ocean conservation in a small, fast-paced, and variable work environment.

 

Like to travel? This position might include international travel on short notice.

 

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow community across social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) through content creation

• Design and edit materials such as flyers, posters, fact sheets, etc.

• Manage content including video editing and file organization

• Update website

• Travel may be required with little notice

 

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communications, graphic design, media  or related field

• Experience managing and building following through social media platforms in a professional setting

• Proficient using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office

• Excellent copywriting and editing skills

• Flexibility to respond to changing assignments

• Excellent time and project management

 

Preferred

• Experience with full Adobe Suite (InDesign, Premiere)

• 2-5 years of relevant work experience

• Demonstrated record of non-technical publication

• Knowledge about science and policy pertaining to ocean conservation