Alliance Communications Associate
Location: New York
Immediate Supervisor: Marketing and Communications
Division/Department:

Purpose of Position

Now in its second century of conservation, Audubon is seeking a motivated individual in its New York City headquarters to fill the full-time role of Alliance Communications Associate. 

The candidate’s role is to work closely with the Senior Alliance Communications Manager to build awareness of a soon-to-launch national conservation initiative (“Alliance”) being made possible by generous funding from a major corporation.  We are seeking a self starter to provide media, public relations and e-communication support; write drafts and disseminate media and marketing materials; and help promote The Alliance’s vision, activities and accomplishments to key Audubon and partner audiences. 
  
The Alliance Communications Associate will become a part of a communications/ education team split between New York and Washington D.C and will quickly have the opportunity to take the reigns, work independently and manage projects from concept to production.

• Contribute to the writing of pitch letters, press releases, web articles and other editorial products related to the program’s grant recipients, volunteer events and other  Alliance conservation activities
• Identify appropriate media for upcoming pitches
• Compile targeted lists of media throughout the U.S. through various means (e.g. Cision, Yellow Book, etc)
• Secure and facilitate media interviews for key Alliance representatives
• Assist with press tour pitching, scheduling and logistics
• Generate positive media coverage and broader community awareness of Alliance projects, personnel, initiatives and achievements
• Read, identify and compile Alliance media coverage
• Monitor, make recommendations and edit directly content on Alliance web site
• Analyze web statistics and compile periodic reports on web visitation to senior staff
• Assist with e-communications outreach to engage target audiences for participation in volunteer days and other project initiatives.
• Liaise directly with video and photographic vendors to document partnership activities and results
• Help coordinating with Audubon State Offices, Centers and Chapters for volunteer and press events, press releases and outreach
• Keep communications team abreast of timelines and deadlines
• Perform related duties, as assigned.

Relationships:

Internal: National and Field Staff at all levels

External: Media, and project partners, vendors

Equipment: 

Computer, copy machine, telephone, fax machine

Qualifications: 

• Two to three years professional experience working in communications or journalism
• BA degree required, preferably in communications, marketing or journalism
• Commitment to environmental protection
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with Bacons or Vocus
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
• Knowledge of web technologies and applications, including content management, web traffic, and social networking, a PLUS

The National Audubon Society's mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the Earth's biological diversity.

Audubon promotes a diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the National Audubon Society to employ the man or woman best qualified for the job regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability (handicap) or marital status.