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Staff Writer

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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location Virginia - America North
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 20/11/2011
Company Name Conservation International
Contact Name Human Resources
Website Further Details / Applications
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Directory Entry : Every person on Earth deserves a healthy environment and the fundamental benefits that nature provides. But our planet is experiencing an unprecedented drawdown of these resources, and it is only by protecting nature and its gifts; a stable climate, fresh water, healthy oceans and reliable food; that we can ensure a better life for everyone, everywhere.
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Staff Writer
Location: United States- Arlington, VA Headquarters
Job Code: 226
# of openings: 1

Description
The staff writer fulfills a critical role on Conservation International’s (CI’s) Marketing and Communications (M+C) editorial team, responsible for researching, developing, writing and editing compelling, accurate, targeted communications for a variety of CI’s channels. The staff writer will place a particular emphasis on providing broad institutional support and support of M+C’s communications and engagement goals through the delivery of consistently on-brand, on-message materials under the guidance of the Editorial Director.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Research, write and edit content for CI’s marketing and communications channels, including the CI website, blog, e-newsletters, brochures, reports, factsheets, annual reports and collateral materials.
  • Serve as manager of the blog in the absence of the managing editor.
  • Support CI’s online engagement and fundraising efforts by writing and editing online and offline appeals and associated campaign copy
  • Support CI’s storytelling efforts by researching/writing/editing features for the Team Earth storytelling platform and correlated support pieces
  • Support internal communications efforts by providing editorial guidance to CI Connect, staff profiles and all-staff/leadership e-mails
Working conditions:
  • Normal office environment
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Required:
  • Minimum 2 years of writing, editing, journalism or public relations experience
  • Demonstrated superior writing, editing, research and communication skills
  • Proven ability to generate content for a variety of audiences and media
  • Ability to deliver high-quality writing while managing a large workload and multiple deadlines
  • Experience with online content publishing and social media platforms
  • Experience developing copy for e-mail campaigns, online cultivation, acquisition and fundraising
  • Familiarity with AP style
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Flexibility, adaptability and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Proven ability to translate complex issues and technical language into compelling content for a variety of audiences preferred
  • Prior experience in a non-profit organization or in fundraising and development preferred
  • Fluency in additional language(s) a plus
  • Knowledge of and interest in conservation and international development issues strongly preferred
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