Communications Specialist, Global Forest Watch

Job Summary:

In the role of Communications Specialist, you will support the Global Forest Watch (GFW) initiative. You will be reporting to the Senior Communications Manger for Land and Forests, the Communications Specialist will work across teams to communicate around GFW features, use cases, and relevant research. In this role, you will provide general initiative support and will serve as the GFW point of contact for internal and external communications coordination. You will be responsible for outreach and content creation using GFW’s social media channels, newsletters, and blog. As the Communications Specialist, you will work closely with GFW experts and partners to communicate GFW’s powerful data and leverage it into on-the-ground action. 

This position is remote due to Covid-19, but you will be based in Washington, DC once restrictions have lifted.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day production of GFW communications and outreach content
• Write and edit a variety of products including blog posts, newsletters, website copy, and other project-related materials
• Develop compelling written copy and dynamic visuals for GFW’s social media platforms
• Draft and coordinate email communications and newsletters Cross-Team Coordination
• Coordinate with GFW and the Land and Forests Communications to prioritize outputs and maintain the GFW outreach calendar
• Work in close coordination with GFW’s platform and research team to communicate important data and product updates with users
• Work in close coordination with GFW’s engagement team to identify and support user needs
• Coordinate with WRI’s Core Communications team to ensure public-facing content meets brand standards and contributes to overall strategy
• Coordinate with WRI country offices to conduct outreach in target countries in South America, Central Africa, and Southeast Asia User Community Engagement
• Work closely with the GFW engagement team to reach target audiences, including NGO, private sector, government, and civil society – Create materials that inform use cases and showcase successes among target users
• Support promotion around webinars and training
• Manage translation of outreach materials into target languages Analytics and Reporting
• Define goals, implement strategy, and create analytics reports that capture outreach outcomes using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Google Analytics and Pardot
• Create analytics reports that capture outcomes of outreach campaigns to share with the GFW team and donors
• Collect user stories, testimonials, and other examples of how people are using GFW to support the monitoring and evaluation team

Job Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in relevant field; relevant work experience in lieu of degree is accepted
• Minimum of 3 years of full-time work experience in relevant field
• A demonstrated interest in international environmental issues, data, technology, and communications – Strong written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated ability to produce high-quality, polished products
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing marketing campaigns and motivation to grow marketing expertise
• Strong organization skills and an aptitude for task management
• A demonstrated willingness to take initiative and complete tasks with little guidance
• A team player, but also able to move things forward independently
• Creative problem-solver who likes to be challenged and think outside the box
• US work authorization is required for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with product marketing in the technology or environmental space
• Demonstrated experience using Google Analytics
• Design skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Video and sound editing skills in Final Cut Pro and screen recording software (e.g. Screenflow)
• Advanced language skills in French, Spanish, Portuguese or Bahasa Indonesia a major plus

Potential Salary:

$53,000 – $69,000 if based in United States. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume with cover letter. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. 

Program Overview:

Global Forest Watch (GFW) is an online platform that provides data and tools for monitoring forests. By harnessing cutting-edge technology, GFW allows anyone to access near-real-time information about where and how forests are changing around the world in order to better manage and conserve forest landscapes.  GFW uses machine learning algorithms and expert analysis to distill satellite imagery and hundreds of open datasets into actionable insights and policy-relevant information about forests worldwide. GFW’s online platform is simple to use, allowing anyone with an internet connection or mobile phone to access data, create dynamic maps, and produce custom analyses with just a few clicks.  Designed for action, Global Forest Watch enables researchers, government officials, companies, civil society organizations, and concerned citizens anywhere to make better-informed decisions about managing and conserving forests.  

WRI Overview:

World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean.

We are passionate. We value our diversity of interests, skills and backgrounds. We have a flexible work environment. And we share a common goal to catalyze change that will improve the lives of people. Our shared ideals are at the core of our approach. They include: integrity, innovation, urgency, independence and respect.

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
 
We have been growing rapidly: our staff has doubled in size over the past 5 years and our operating budget is now $150 million. Founded in 1982, WRI has a global staff of 1,000+ people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and the United States as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.  

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices.