Rainforest Action Network/San Francisco, CAFor 25 years, Rainforest Action Network (RAN) has campaigned for the forests, their inhabitants and the natural systems that sustain life. In coalition with Indigenous communities and allies from around the world, RAN uses non-violent direct action, grassroots organizing, education, and strategic communications to challenge corporations to stop destructive operations, respect human rights, and adopt comprehensive policies that reduce their contributions to global warming.
In January 2010 RAN launched the Change Chevron campaign, joining the global effort to pressure Chevron to clean up the billions of gallons of oil-contaminated waste that were dumped in the Ecuador Rainforest. RAN is calling on Chevron to clean up its toxic legacy in Ecuador and to adopt a global human rights and environmental policy that will ensure what happened in Ecuador never happens again. The campaign unites communities, investors, shareholders, religious leaders, celebrities, students, policy makers and Chevron employees to transform the oil giant. This is a multi-year campaign and a top priority for the organization.
RAN is looking for a Communications Manager with a passion for using creative communications tools to run campaigns that fight climate change, uphold human rights and protect rainforests. RAN is specifically looking for someone who understands media and communications as it relates to grassroots organizing and advocacy campaigns, and is able to develop and implement savvy online and offline communications strategies. The Communications Manager will work with RAN's communications team and the Change Chevron campaign team.
Responsibilities
â?¢ Work with the communications and campaign's team to identify online and offline media outreach opportunities that advance the Change Chevron campaign and the organization;
â?¢ Develop and implement innovative grassroots public relations plans;
â?¢ Provide regular content and develop strategic campaigns on Facebook and Twitter;
â?¢ Cultivate media relationships in strategic markets, both national and international;
â?¢ Cultivate relationships with bloggers and other strategic allies who can help in online promotion of RAN and the Change Chevron campaign;
â?¢ Write and place regular blogs for the campaign and the organization;
â?¢ Develop story ideas and events and pitch them to reporters and bloggers;
â?¢ Respond to media requests and arrange interviews for RAN campaigners and spokespeople;
â?¢ Create press lists and keep media contact database current;
â?¢ Monitor offline and online media coverage on core issues and campaign targets;
â?¢ Organize press briefings, media alerts and other PR events;
â?¢ Write and manage production of various PR materials including news releases, media advisories, blogs, op-eds, letters to the editor, talking points, etc.;
â?¢ Spearhead and manage production of creative print and online collateral, including high-impact ads and clever web videos;
â?¢ Conduct target- and market-specific media research as necessary to support campaign objectives;
â?¢ Write and copy-edit material for RAN publications, website and activist emails;
â?¢ Provide media trainings to the campaign staff, activists and allies;
â?¢ Represent RAN and act as a spokesperson for the campaign as needed.
Qualifications
â?¢ Excellent oral and written communications skills that are adaptable to various offline and online mediums. Proven ability to write clear, concise and compelling prose in the form of press releases, op-eds and other articles, ad copy, blog posts and email alerts;
â?¢ 1-3 years of experience in public relations or a related communications field with an emphasis on direct media outreach;
â?¢ 1-2 years experience in public relations or a related communications field conducting online promotion as well as using media and communications to advance advocacy campaigns;
â?¢ Proven ability to draft documents under tight deadlines;
â?¢ Proven ability to work with advertisers and designers to develop creative offline and online content;
â?¢ Solid copy-editing skills and familiarity with AP Style writing highly desired;
â?¢ Familiarity with media database technology, ideally Vocus;
â?¢ Demonstrated ability to work in diverse teams; manage time and a heavy workload effectively, and coordinate complex projects;
â?¢ Demonstrated ability to drive projects independently;
â?¢ Good organizational skills, demonstrated initiative, flexibility and creativity;
â?¢ Desire to work with activists as well as Indigenous and impacted communities;
â?¢ An understanding and/or interest in diversity and anti-oppression work;
â?¢ Understanding of climate, fossil fuels and human rights issues is strongly preferred;
â?¢ Experience in corporate campaigning and/or communications work for corporate campaigns desired;
â?¢ Bilingual (particularly Spanish) applicants desired.
RAN values diversity, educates staff on issues including privilege and oppression, and integrates these values into all of our work. We are seeking candidates who have a commitment to engage in this process and work with us to create a just, inclusive, and sustainable work environment and world. RAN provides all people with equal employment and volunteer opportunities.
Please send resume and letter of interest via email, or HR, Rainforest Action Network, 221 Pine St., Suite 500, SF, CA 94104, or fax 415.398.2732. No phone calls, please.
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Source: Venture Beat