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About the Role
This senior manager role helps shape Audubon's voice on mission-critical issues and advance organizational priorities. The position collaborates with the Office of the Chief Conservation Officer to ensure communications are integrated, strategic, and enterprise-focused, driving consistency and impact in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Partner with leadership to develop and execute communications strategies that advance Audubon’s messaging and priorities.
- Collaborate with the Senior Director, Internal Communications and leadership to ensure close collaboration and understand communications needs.
- Write high-impact speeches, talking points, blog posts, press statements, briefing materials, and op-eds for leadership engagements.
- Support enterprise communications initiatives by developing strategic messaging, executive materials, and communication plans.
- Translate complex conservation issues into clear, compelling, and mission-focused narratives.
- Maintain consistency and clarity in internal and external communications.
- Collaborate with conservation colleagues and cross-functional leaders to ensure integrated and strategic communications.
- Identify and secure high-level opportunities for leadership participation in conferences, speaking engagements, and media appearances.
- Ensure alignment between communications from the Office of the Chief Conservation Officer and broader organizational priorities.
- Monitor emerging trends in conservation, policy, and communications to ensure timely and impactful strategies.
- Maintain and foster a culture of safety and inclusion.
- Support other communications-related priorities as needed.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience in communications, public relations, internal communications, or executive communications.
- Strong writing and research skills, with extensive experience in writing and editing content for executives.
- Experience managing media interactions and preparing high-quality briefing materials for senior leaders.
- Proven track record of developing and executing strategic communications plans with measurable results.
- Excellent judgment, strategic outlook, global mindset, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills with a strong ability to execute efficiently.
- Maintain a positive, solutions-oriented approach.
- Strong emphasis on excellence, quality, and detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of how to leverage digital platforms to enhance leadership visibility.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with senior leaders and colleagues.
- Commitment to Audubon’s core values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
- Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally both domestically and internationally (approximately 20-25%).
Skills
- Communications
- Public Relations
- Internal Communications
- Executive Communications
- Writing
- Editing
- Research
- Strategic Planning
- Media Relations
- Executive Briefing
- Speechwriting
- Content Development
- Change Management
- Digital Platforms
- Collaboration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Verbal Communication
Location
- Washington, DC
- New York, NY
- Oakland, CA
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $106,995 - $120,370 / year = Washington, DC
- $118,890 - $133,751 / year = New York, NY; Oakland, CA
About the Company
- The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow.
- Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action.
- Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet.
- Through a collaborative, nonpartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes.
- With over 1,000 staff and more than 2.6 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
- We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.