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Join the Wave of Change as a Communications Manager at The Ocean Cleanup and Help Rid Our Oceans of Plastic
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Organisation summary: The Ocean Cleanup is on a mission to purge plastic pollution from the world's oceans and rivers using innovative technologies. As a pioneering environmental organization, we are seeking passionate individuals to convey our vision and progress to a global audience, driving engagement and support for a cleaner, healthier marine environment. This role offers the chance to be at the forefront of environmental communication during a dynamic period of growth and impact.
Role Summary:Develop and implement strategic communication narratives to enhance organizational visibility.Formulate communications plans aligning with the organization's goals and key results.Conduct research to craft compelling messages and content.Execute strategies for events and professional conferences to promote thought leadership.Manage media training and presentation requirements.Create press releases, blog posts, and other materials for key messages dissemination.Establish and nurture media relationships for high-level coverage.Monitor media coverage and manage digital content with media monitoring tools.
Role Requirements:A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is required.At least five years of experience in communications and media relations.A network of media contacts and experience working with media agencies is a plus.Global work experience and cultural awareness are advantageous.Self-motivation, team spirit, and a passion for environmental issues.Strong prioritization skills and excellent attention to detail.Proficiency in English.
Additional Details: The position requires a valid EU work permit and is based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The Ocean Cleanup offers a non-profit salary structure and conducts pre-employment checks. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To get a glimpse into our team's experiences, check out The Ocean Cleanup's podcast.
POSTED: 28/11/2024
STARTING DATE: As soon as possible
FULL TIME, ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
MISSION TO METRICS
The mission of The Ocean Cleanup is to develop technology to rid the world’s oceans and rivers of plastic, and to achieve this, we must effectively tell our story to a broad range of stakeholders.
Therefore, communications has a unique and central role to play within the organization. Our main task is to oversee the day-to-day management of one of our most important assets: our brand, driving funding, understanding, and engagement from stakeholders globally. We are looking for top talent to join us in this exciting and groundbreaking work to continuously uphold and improve our image, educate, inform, and drive positive action.
You will support this mission by facilitating media engagement to amplify the impact of our work. Reporting to the Head of Media and Communications, you will assist in strategically and effectively telling the innovative story of The Ocean Cleanup to key audiences. Working to performance metrics, these will include targeted international and national media, specialized outlets, commentators, partners, and advocates, alongside members of the scientific community.
“We are at an exciting stage in the development of our communications plans with a busy year ahead. We welcome the support of an experienced and creative communications manager to help the organization achieve our challenging goals to remove plastic from our oceans and rivers.” - Robin Clegg, Head of PR & Media
THE ASSIGNMENT
- The Communications Manager works across the organization under the supervision and guidance of the Head of PR and Communications.
- Assist in the development and implementation of strategic communications narratives on oceans, rivers and recycled catch that increase the visibility of the organization.
- Work with colleagues to develop annual, quarterly and project-specific communications plans in support of the organization’s Objectives & Key Results (OKRs), defined priorities, objectives and measurements.
- Regularly update the communications planning document.
- Perform research and analysis using a variety of resources to develop appropriate messages and products.
- Play a key role in executing a strategy that utilizes events and professional conferences to advance the organization's thought leadership among target audiences.
- Identify and plan for presentation and media training requirements.
- Write press releases, blog posts, and other relevant materials to communicate key organizational messages as required.
- Build and maintain relationships with influential print, digital and broadcast media reporting on related issues and secure high-level coverage.
- Help monitor coverage of the work of The Ocean Cleanup and its employees alongside relevant external digital and social media platform content with the support of media monitoring tools.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
- Five years’ experience working in communications and media relations environments either in-house or in an agency.
- Experience of developing and maintaining media contacts across national and international media outlets. Previous experience working with external media agencies an advantage.
- Experience and cultural awareness of working in global environments preferable.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Self-motivated, “can do” mentality.
- Team spirited and collaborative.
- Intrinsic motivation to work on our ambitious and meaningful goals.
- A keen interest in environmental and general news related to The Ocean Cleanup’s mission.
- Able to prioritize when managing many stakeholders’ top priorities.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Starting date: As soon as possible
- Work permit: A valid European Union work permit is highly preferred for this position (the role is based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands).
- Please note: because we are a non-profit, our salaries reflect that of an organization fully reliant on donations rather than that of a commercial entity. Conducting a pre-employment check is part of our recruitment process.
- At The Ocean Cleanup, we believe we are stronger together, while harnessing the uniqueness each individual brings. That is why we take a fair, equal opportunity, and transparent approach to hiring and welcome special needs requests.
Curious to hear how it is to work at The Ocean Cleanup? Listen to our team members explain their work in our podcast.
