PR- DC: Media Coordinator

Media Coordinator


Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, 20003, United States
Posted by: Marine Fish Conservation Network
Type: Full time
Last day to apply: February 9, 2009
Last updated: January 8, 2009
Language(s): English
Job posted on: January 8, 2009
Area of Focus: Media and Journalism



Description:
The Marine Fish Conservation Network (Network) is seeking a Media Specialist to work from its Washington, DC office, managing all aspects of the Network’s media efforts focused on sustainable fisheries, fish populations and marine ecosystems. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work first hand with national and regional media, Congress, and national and regional conservation organizations. The Network is a coalition of almost 200 national, regional, and local environmental organizations, recreational and commercial fishing groups, aquariums, and marine science groups dedicated to marine fish conservation and committed to long-term sustainability of U.S. fisheries.

The position will be filled as soon as possible. To learn more about the Network, please visit our website: http://www.conservefish.org
Additional Qualifications:
This is an immediate full time position. The Media Specialist will be responsible to the Network's Executive Director and will work in close cooperation with its Executive Committee and Board of Advisors. The Media Specialist will:
•prepare national and regional press releases, tip sheets, and other press materials;
•generate editorials, opinion media, reporter briefings, letters to the editor and op-eds on national and regional fisheries issues;
•design and manage national and regional press events;
•assist the field representatives with media activities;
•produce the Network's newsletter;
•coordinate media activities with Network member organizations;
•maintain a media database and media library;
•plan and conduct new media strategies, involving websites, video, radio, and public service announcements.
How to Apply:
Candidates must have at least a BA/BS in journalism, communications, political science, environmental science, or a related field. Three to five years experience in media relations is required. Experience in environmental or biological science is strongly preferred. Salary is
commensurate with experience and health benefits are available. To apply, please send cover letter, resume, references, writing sample, and salary history to:

Bruce J. Stedman
Executive Director
Marine Fish Conservation Network
600 Pennsylvania Ave, SE, Suite 210
Washington, DC 20003
jobs@conservefish.org

(202) 543-5509 (phone)
(202) 543-5774 (fax)


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