International Policy Communications Manager
Apply NowCompany: Global Fishing Watch
Location: Des Moines, IA 50380
Description:
The application period is open until December 23, but it may close earlier if we receive a high volume of qualified applications. We recommend submitting your application promptly to ensure consideration.
This is a 100% remote role. Please be advised that Global Fishing Watch is only able to hire candidates who are currently located and legally authorized to work in the following countries for this role: Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, UK, USA.
Background: Global Fishing Watch is an international, nonprofit organization committed to advancing ocean governance through increased transparency. We create and publicly share knowledge about human activity at sea to enable fair and sustainable use of our ocean. Founded in 2015 through a collaboration between Oceana, SkyTruth, and Google, GFW became an independent non-profit organization in June 2017.
Using cutting-edge technology, we create and publicly share map visualizations, data and analysis tools to enable scientific research and drive a transformation in how we manage our ocean. Our major focus is on commercial fishing because it is the most widespread human activity at sea, the most impactful on ocean health, and the most crucial for global livelihoods and food security. By 2030, we aim to monitor and visualize the impact of ocean-going vessels, both industrial and small-scale, that are responsible for the vast majority of the global seafood catch. We believe human activity at sea should be common knowledge in order to safeguard the global ocean commons for the common good of all.
The Position
The communications function is a core strategic component of Global Fishing Watch's program, integral to generating public visibility, political support and building an international constituency for the organization and transparency in global fisheries. Global Fishing Watch's communications are centered on driving powerful messaging, targeted media coverage and engagement that promotes transparency as integral to responsible stewardship of our ocean, and that positions Global Fishing Watch as a leading authority and partner of choice for data-led transparency in global fishing activity.
Reporting to our Head of Strategic Communications, the International Policy Communications manager will be responsible for developing and executing communications strategies to support Global Fishing Watch's international policy goals. This will involve establishing messaging and channels to influence international policies around ocean management in collaboration with our country and technical teams around the world.
The communications manager will work closely with Global Fishing Watch's international policy team to identify, prioritize and engage key audiences, develop topline messaging and harness communications to advance policies and broader decision-making in ocean governance. This will include policies around vessel tracking, illegal and unregulated (IUU) fishing, the protection of small-scale fisheries and measures to safeguard marine biodiversity.
The successful candidate will bring experience in strategic communications to support international campaigns and advocacy. In addition to their own remit of work, the policy communications manager will contribute as needed to the global communications strategy and ensure alignment and cohesion across the wider team's work.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Required Skills and Experience
Preferred Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will meet most, but not necessarily all, of the criteria above. If you don't think you check all the boxes, but believe you have unique skills that make you a great fit for the role, we want to hear from you!
Please ensure your cover letter conveys not only your your interest in the position and how your previous experiences would support you to be successful in this role, but also why you feel GFW is the place for you. We look forward to getting to know more about you!
Additional Information
Reporting to: Head of Strategic Communications
Manages: N/A
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not supported at this time.
Approved Locations: This is a 100% remote role. Please be advised that Global Fishing Watch is only able to hire candidates who are currently located and legally authorized to work in the following countries for this role: Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, UK, USA.
This is a permanent, full time role. Candidates may be directly employed by GFW or our Employer of Record partner, depending on where you are located.
Recruiting process
If selected for consideration, the hiring process for this position will include a 30 minute interview with our Talent Acquisition Manager, a formal 45-60 minute interview with 1-2 staff, a brief take home assignment and interview with 1-2 staff, and a final interview with a senior leader.
Compensation: A compensation range for this position varies depending on where you are located. For US based candidates: US$ 75,000-90,000 per year, UK Based: GBP 45,000-55,000 per year, France/Germany/Ireland/Italy EUR 40,000-60,000 (the range for each country is different, this is the overall range) - For applicants located in Brazil/Canada the pay range will be adjusted to the country of hire. Compensation is commensurate with experience and will vary depending on the hired candidate's country of residence, in accordance with local laws and regulations. GFW offers pension/retirement, health and other benefits commensurate with similar level GFW employees in the country of employment. The position may be a GFW employee or consultant, depending on the country of residence
Equal opportunities: Global Fishing Watch is an equal opportunities employer. Global Fishing Watch is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our organization and in the greater ocean management and conservation community. We believe that diverse backgrounds, skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger organization. Bringing together professionals who possess broad experiences and a spectrum of perspectives will enable us to reach our goal of improved ocean governance faster. We hire and promote qualified professionals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or parental status, national origin, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organizational goals match the urgent challenges facing our global ocean, and our mission is designed to help secure a healthy ocean for all. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of humanity's diversity, by providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees of Global Fishing Watch and for our partners, vendors, suppliers and contractors.
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This is a 100% remote role. Please be advised that Global Fishing Watch is only able to hire candidates who are currently located and legally authorized to work in the following countries for this role: Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, UK, USA.
Background: Global Fishing Watch is an international, nonprofit organization committed to advancing ocean governance through increased transparency. We create and publicly share knowledge about human activity at sea to enable fair and sustainable use of our ocean. Founded in 2015 through a collaboration between Oceana, SkyTruth, and Google, GFW became an independent non-profit organization in June 2017.
Using cutting-edge technology, we create and publicly share map visualizations, data and analysis tools to enable scientific research and drive a transformation in how we manage our ocean. Our major focus is on commercial fishing because it is the most widespread human activity at sea, the most impactful on ocean health, and the most crucial for global livelihoods and food security. By 2030, we aim to monitor and visualize the impact of ocean-going vessels, both industrial and small-scale, that are responsible for the vast majority of the global seafood catch. We believe human activity at sea should be common knowledge in order to safeguard the global ocean commons for the common good of all.
The Position
The communications function is a core strategic component of Global Fishing Watch's program, integral to generating public visibility, political support and building an international constituency for the organization and transparency in global fisheries. Global Fishing Watch's communications are centered on driving powerful messaging, targeted media coverage and engagement that promotes transparency as integral to responsible stewardship of our ocean, and that positions Global Fishing Watch as a leading authority and partner of choice for data-led transparency in global fishing activity.
Reporting to our Head of Strategic Communications, the International Policy Communications manager will be responsible for developing and executing communications strategies to support Global Fishing Watch's international policy goals. This will involve establishing messaging and channels to influence international policies around ocean management in collaboration with our country and technical teams around the world.
The communications manager will work closely with Global Fishing Watch's international policy team to identify, prioritize and engage key audiences, develop topline messaging and harness communications to advance policies and broader decision-making in ocean governance. This will include policies around vessel tracking, illegal and unregulated (IUU) fishing, the protection of small-scale fisheries and measures to safeguard marine biodiversity.
The successful candidate will bring experience in strategic communications to support international campaigns and advocacy. In addition to their own remit of work, the policy communications manager will contribute as needed to the global communications strategy and ensure alignment and cohesion across the wider team's work.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop an overarching communications approach and implement policy communications strategies to advance the organization's international policy work under the guidance and support of the head of strategic communications.
- Advise the policy team on appropriate communications and outreach strategies, developing associated materials such as briefs, fact sheets and web content to engage key audiences and help influence policy and governance decisions.
- Support the development of targeted communications materials that help deliver the international policy goals within Global Fishing Watch's 2030 strategy. This includes engaging with and influencing U.N. agencies, regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs), development banks and other international institutions to make ocean information available and accessible to everyone it affects.
- Work with partner organizations to identify joint opportunities for communications, particularly around collaborative campaigns and other initiatives.
- Develop storytelling pieces about Global Fishing Watch policy achievements to feed Global Fishing Watch's digital channels, including the website and social media accounts.
- Seek opportunities to develop news stories, articles and blog posts based on Global Fishing Watch research and partnerships to generate positive media coverage.
- Lead efforts around the planning and delivery of communications for Global Fishing Watch-hosted events or international fora, developing materials for public dissemination, invites/brochures and/or promotional collateral.
- Develop and maintain an informed awareness of relevant topics to effectively carry out all of the activities listed above.
- Other duties as assigned by the head of strategic communications in support of program communications efforts.
- It is anticipated that the individual in this role will travel internationally (10%)
Required Skills and Experience
- University degree (or equivalent professional experience) and significant experience in the field of communications, public relations, journalism, public affairs or related discipline.
- Experience in developing communications and public affairs plans to support policy outcomes, and translating technical content into clear, accessible messages.
- Experience of working with and engaging government ministers, leaders and/or officials, accompanied by an understanding of policy development to help inform communications products.
- Familiarity with and understanding of decision-making processes at the U.N. level and/or across U.N. institutions.
- Experience managing communications at international fora, such as the U.N. Oceans Conference, Our Ocean Conference and/or COPs.
- Strong ability to prioritize, meet multiple deadlines and manage competing streams of work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This includes strong writing skills for various products, including web content, editorial, fact sheets and briefs.
- Demonstrated planning, organization and communication skills for project management.
- Highly organized, analytical, detail oriented and self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as through multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to take ownership of projects and communicate project updates to stakeholders in a transparent and proactive manner.
- Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and quickly focus on the nature of an issue or policy to understand and address potential implications.
- Experience working with journalists and crafting engaging content for media engagement.
- Fluent in English.
- Willingness to work occasionally outside of business hours.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience working with or within an environmental NGO.
- Knowledge of engaging audiences on social media platforms
- Experience working with or for RFMOs.
- Experience in generating and managing external agencies on a range of communications assets, from briefings to graphics and videos.
- Working proficiency in French, Spanish or Portuguese.
- An understanding of the complexities and internal communications surrounding collaboration in a global matrix and remote organization.
The successful candidate will meet most, but not necessarily all, of the criteria above. If you don't think you check all the boxes, but believe you have unique skills that make you a great fit for the role, we want to hear from you!
Please ensure your cover letter conveys not only your your interest in the position and how your previous experiences would support you to be successful in this role, but also why you feel GFW is the place for you. We look forward to getting to know more about you!
Additional Information
Reporting to: Head of Strategic Communications
Manages: N/A
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not supported at this time.
Approved Locations: This is a 100% remote role. Please be advised that Global Fishing Watch is only able to hire candidates who are currently located and legally authorized to work in the following countries for this role: Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, UK, USA.
This is a permanent, full time role. Candidates may be directly employed by GFW or our Employer of Record partner, depending on where you are located.
Recruiting process
If selected for consideration, the hiring process for this position will include a 30 minute interview with our Talent Acquisition Manager, a formal 45-60 minute interview with 1-2 staff, a brief take home assignment and interview with 1-2 staff, and a final interview with a senior leader.
Compensation: A compensation range for this position varies depending on where you are located. For US based candidates: US$ 75,000-90,000 per year, UK Based: GBP 45,000-55,000 per year, France/Germany/Ireland/Italy EUR 40,000-60,000 (the range for each country is different, this is the overall range) - For applicants located in Brazil/Canada the pay range will be adjusted to the country of hire. Compensation is commensurate with experience and will vary depending on the hired candidate's country of residence, in accordance with local laws and regulations. GFW offers pension/retirement, health and other benefits commensurate with similar level GFW employees in the country of employment. The position may be a GFW employee or consultant, depending on the country of residence
Equal opportunities: Global Fishing Watch is an equal opportunities employer. Global Fishing Watch is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our organization and in the greater ocean management and conservation community. We believe that diverse backgrounds, skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger organization. Bringing together professionals who possess broad experiences and a spectrum of perspectives will enable us to reach our goal of improved ocean governance faster. We hire and promote qualified professionals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or parental status, national origin, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organizational goals match the urgent challenges facing our global ocean, and our mission is designed to help secure a healthy ocean for all. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of humanity's diversity, by providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees of Global Fishing Watch and for our partners, vendors, suppliers and contractors.
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