Online Communications Officer
Job Category: Communications, Computing & Internet, Editing & Writing , Graphic design
Area of Focus: Energy Conservation and Green Living, Media and Journalism
Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, 20002, United States
Posted by: World Resources Institute
Type: Full time
Language(s): English
Job posted on: July 6, 2009
Sector: Nonprofit
Last day to apply: September 4, 2009
Last updated: July 7, 2009
Description:
The World Resources Institute (WRI) is looking for outstanding candidates for the position of Online Communications Officer. This position works with a team of multimedia science and policy communicators that is aggressively expanding WRI’s visibility and impact in the global online community.
First and foremost, the successful candidate must have an exceptional ability to communicate complex ideas concisely and effectively. WRI is a non-partisan, global environmental think tank with a solid reputation for quality research and analysis. The Online Communication Officer’s biggest challenge is to communicate that work online, using web appropriate writing style, in ways that increase its accessibility and impact without compromising its depth. In addition, the Online Communications Officer plays a role in producing multimedia, such as videos, podcasts, and interactive graphics, that communicate WRI’s work.
Second, the Online Communication Officer conducts outreach to online communities to disseminate WRI’s work and increase its impact. The successful candidate will be able to identify influence targets within online communities (individuals and sites) and develop relationships and partnerships with those targets. The Online Communications Officer also helps WRI staff develop and execute their own online communications strategies.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in communications and/or public policy. Master’s degree strongly preferred.
3-5 years of active experience in online communications, and participation in the online community.
Exceptionally strong writing skills. Writing samples required. Blogs and samples posted online (with links) preferred.
Involvement in the environmental community, interest in environmental issues, and supporting WRI’s core goals.
Strong visual literacy, graphics, desktop publishing, video and/or multimedia experience a plus.
Familiarity with leading online communities, websites, and social media tools.
How to Apply:
Send resume or CV and cover letter to:
Camilo Ramirez
Communications Coordinator
cramirez@wri.org .
No phone calls please. Qualified applicants only. WRI only accepts applications for current job openings.
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