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Established in 1994, The American Bird Conservancy - ABC is the only organization in the western hemisphere committed entirely to protecting birds and their habitats throughout the
Writer, Editor
Location
District Of Columbia + 1 moreAll locations: District Of Columbia | Washington
Posted
34 days ago
Salary
$54.5K - $60.5K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Writer, Editor
American Bird Conservancy
• In coordination with the Senior Writer/Editor, identify storytelling opportunities that demonstrate American Bird Conservancy's mission, work, and impact, and mobilize audiences to take actions that help advance ABC's mission, including revenue generation • Support and ensure adherence to editorial guidelines for web stories and other products, including guidelines for authorship credits, acknowledgment of partners, and protocols for updating content to improve brand voice and identity • Periodically audit web stories for updates to keep content fresh and reinforce ABC’s brand • Report, research, and write digital content with an emphasis on habitat and conservation practices, including but not limited to news stories and blog posts, and produce and leverage content that can be used across ABC’s communications ecosystem • Report and write additional content as assigned • Collaborate with Graphic Designer and Multimedia Producer to identify opportunities for compelling visuals, including videos, in web stories and other content; suggest visuals for use in ABC’s omnichannel approach • Research, write, and edit content pertaining to ABC’s conservation practices for habitat management and stewardship; convey technical information in an accessible format for a variety of audiences, including landowners • Participate in editorial planning across the division and evaluate opportunities to spotlight habitat conservation practices in a variety of products, including web stories, web content, and magazine articles • Assist ABC's Media Relations Specialist with press releases as needed, including proofreading and fact checking; evaluate upcoming news and support press releases with related web content when appropriate • Assist ABC’s Magazine Editor with magazine stories, including proofing and fact-checking, writing content, and coordinating related web content • Support strategy for print-digital interplay through collaboration with Magazine Editor; identify opportunities to leverage web content (including web stories and videos) to enhance magazine storytelling and funnel readers to ABC’s digital content; produce new stories and identify additional storytelling opportunities to support magazine content • Support ABC's Communications & Marketing team with writing, editing, fact-checking, and proofreading content used in a digital ecosystem, including web, email, social media, digital advertising, and more • Contribute to the generation of unrestricted revenue through helping to advance an effective omnichannel marketing and fundraising strategy • Work closely with ABC staff and partners to stay informed and aware of ABC's work and impact • Contribute to the further development of and adherence to ABC’s brand standards, organization-wide content strategy, and style guides • Collaborate with other writers on staff • Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, including proven ability to transform technical information into engaging content for a lay audience in such forms as website content
- Strong project management skills and ability to work as a team player
- Familiarity with project management systems a plus
- BA/BS or MA/MS in Journalism, English, or related field, ideally with ornithology/environmental/ecology coursework or background
- At least 1-2 years of working in content development (editing/writing/proofreading), preferably for an environmental, science, or policy organization
- Knowledge of birds along with bird biology resources (e.g. Birds of the World, IUCN Red List, field guides, etc.) required
- Familiarity with AP style strongly desired
- Experience working in an omnichannel communications and marketing environment a plus
- Experience with Microsoft Word, WordPress, Google Docs, Trello, Slack, and other communications-related software
- All remote and hybrid employees are required to have a stable and high-speed internet service provider in place prior to beginning work for ABC
- Authorized to work in the US or Permanent Resident
- Occasional air and car travel may be required with this position
- Background screening required
Benefits
- Strong benefits
- 35-hour work week
- Generous leave policies
- Flexible, remote-friendly work arrangements
- Medical
- Dental
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employer-matched retirement savings
- Paid vacation days (starting at 15 days annually and increasing to 20 days after 1 year of employment)
- Paid holidays (including both US holidays and additional ABC holidays)
- Sick leave
- Lodging, meals, and transportation covered for work-related travel away from home where applicable
- Rental vehicle or personal mileage reimbursement where applicable
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