The Conservation Writer writes and edits communication materials that educate, inform and inspire the public and advance conservation and fundraising goals.  They provide editorial advice and expertise, oversee team/cross-departmental communication efforts, and occasionally works with outside writers and related vendors.  Their written products may include newsletters, magazines, annual reports, web-site articles/stories, executive-level speeches, messaging documents, op-ed pieces, high level donor profiles, campaign collateral, video scripts, fact sheets, and presentations.

As Conservation Writer, you will:

• Research and write stories, writes/edits department pieces and features
• Track down story leads and build out story ideas through phone interviews and original reporting
• Manage projects, enforces deadlines and establishes efficient workflows
• Identify and assign articles to freelancers, as applicable
• Be responsible and accountable for meeting assigned project goals and objectives.
• Meet deadlines while producing high-quality materials
• May serve as team lead on assigned communication and/or media initiatives.
• Editing duties include proofreading, copyediting, substantive and structural editing
• Does not supervise staff but will coordinate the work of peers.