Advocacy Communications Lead (Remote-Friendly)

The Wilderness Society; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Sabbatical program

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Wilderness Society is seeking a Communications Manager to develop advocacy communications strategies and lead earned media efforts that advance conservation priorities across national campaigns. The role collaborates with policy, digital, legal, and program teams to craft compelling narratives, train spokespeople, and guide content for place-based campaigns in priority Western states and beyond.

Responsibilities include coordinating national and local media relations, developing speeches and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in communications, external affairs, public relations, or marketing.
• Experience with press and a broad media landscape (local and national).
• Ability to translate complex policies for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop proactive communications strategies across paid, owned, and earned media.
• Lead messaging and narrative development for place-based campaigns in priority states.
• Prepare spokespeople and develop materials to advance campaign priorities.
• Collaborate with digital teams to create audience-focused content for websites, email, and social media.
• Coordinate media relations, events, and outreach including pitch stories and releases.
• Build and nurture reporter relationships and coalitions to amplify impact.

Skills

Communications strategy

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Writing

Public policy

Coalitions

Indigenous engagement

Equity & justice

Storytelling

Job description

The Wilderness Society is seeking a Communications Manager to develop advocacy communications strategies and lead earned media efforts that advance conservation priorities across national campaigns. The role collaborates with policy, digital, legal, and program teams to craft compelling narratives, train spokespeople, and guide content for place-based campaigns in priority Western states and beyond.

Responsibilities include coordinating national and local media relations, developing speeches and