Key Responsibilities
Campaign Development & Delivery
- Plan, design and implement public-facing campaign materials to highlight the impact of fisheries on seabirds and promote Best Practice mitigation solutions.
- Develop and deliver targeted communications to support supply chain engagement and policy advocacy.
- Coordinate spotlight stories and case studies for use in media, reports, and presentations.
Content Creation & Storytelling
- Produce high-quality written and visual content, including:
- Articles for internal and external publications (e.g., Impact magazine, ATF Annual Report).
- Interview-style features on inspiring team members and success stories.
- Infographics on key facts (e.g., bycatch statistics, population trends, solution effectiveness).
- Social media content for platforms like Instagram (e.g., Albatross Stories).
- Collate and curate video footage and imagery from BirdLife Partners and other collaborating NGOs to support campaign messaging.
Media & Digital Engagement
- Work with the RSPB and BirdLife International communications teams to increase visibility of seabird bycatch work across digital channels.
- Maintain and grow social media presence, including reviving dormant channels and posting weekly updates.
- Coordinate communications to fishery stakeholders with collaborating NGOs following scientific publications and key events.
Internal Coordination & Reporting
- Serve as the communications point of contact for the International Marine Programme.
- Track and report on communications outputs and impact, contributing to annual reports (e.g., Regional Fishery Management Organisations, Albatross Task Force, Supply Chain projects).
- Support internal knowledge sharing through meeting notes, workshop summaries, and presentations.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience
- Proven experience in communications, journalism, campaigning, or a related field.
- Passion for conservation and environmental issues.
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Ability to translate complex scientific or policy information into accessible content.
- Strong understanding of digital and social media strategies.
- Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Knowledge of marine conservation or fisheries issues.
- Experience working in an international or cross-cultural context.
- Graphic design or video editing skills.
Salary range: £30,075.00 – £32,108.00 Per Annum
Application deadline: January 31, 2025
