Communications Manager, Nature

NextGenEnergyJobs; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bezos Earth Fund is seeking an accomplished communications leader to develop and execute plans for the Nature Portfolio. You will partner with media to secure interviews and craft compelling stories, translating complex science into accessible messaging that supports our mission.

The role requires 7+ years in communications, experience with national/broadcast press, and proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or French. Expect a hybrid schedule based in Washington, DC, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience working in communications.
• Ability to land interviews and drive positive press.
• Experience developing and executing integrated communications plans.
• Proven experience working with press across national, broadcast, and/or trade.
• Professional working proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or French.
• Hybrid work arrangement based in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications plans for the Nature Portfolio, identifying milestones and storytelling opportunities.
• Actively work with media to land interviews and craft stories that highlight our work.
• Translate complex scientific work into clear messaging aligned with the fund’s mission.
• Draft and edit briefing documents, talking points, and social/web copy.
• Collaborate with agencies to create videos and assets for social channels.
• Support grantee meetings to surface content opportunities and content across portfolios.
• Help build owned content cadence (social, website) that showcases impact.

Skills

Communications experience

Media relations

Storytelling

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Bezos Earth Fund is accelerating progress toward a more equitable, sustainable, and climate-resilient world.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications plans for the Nature Portfolio, identifying key milestones, storytelling opportunities, and communications needs around major convenings.
• Actively work with media to land interviews, develop stories and drive positive press around our work.
• Develop messaging that translates complex scientific and programmatic work to the Bezos Earth Fund’s broader mission.
• Draft and edit briefing documents, talking points, web and social copy, and other communications materials.
• Develop creative briefs and collaborate with agency partners through ideation, production, review, and approval for videos and assets to be used on social or other channels, ensuring that deliverables accurately reflect the work and align with communications objectives.
• Participate in program and grantee meetings to anticipate communications needs and surface content opportunities across the grant portfolio.
• Develop mechanisms and processes to work with grantees that help gather stories to shape communications plans. Help sustain a regular cadence of owned content (i.e. social media, website) that highlights Bezos Earth Fund work and impact in this area.
• Provide counsel and meet regularly with program leads to help shape plans and activity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 7+ years of experience working in communications.
• Proven ability to think big and deliver results that build awareness and understanding among priority audiences.
• Proven experience developing and executing integrated communications plans.
• Proven experience working with press across national, broadcast, and/or trade.
• Professional working proficiency in at least one of the following languages is required: Spanish, Portuguese, or French.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May require extended and/or weekend hours for urgent issues or to meet established deadlines.
• This position is hybrid and based in Washington, D.C.
• Domestic and international travel may be required .