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Contribute to wildlife conservation with your storytelling skills as a Communications and Content Executive at DSWF
Overview
Salary
£28500
Location
Shalford, Surrey, UK - Hybrid
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Organisation summary
Join the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF), a revered wildlife charity committed to combating wildlife crime and preserving endangered species in Africa and Asia. DSWF represents a legacy of impactful conservation efforts for over 40 years, investing more than £14 million directly into conservation.
Role Summary
- Amplify DSWF's mission through compelling storytelling.
- Create high-quality digital and non-digital content, with an emphasis on social media platforms, plus contributions to email and print mediums.
- Translate intricate conservation issues into accessible narratives.
- Create social-first visual assets and foster community conversations to bolster supporter loyalty and raise awareness.
Role Requirements
- Excellent copywriting, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Experience in crafting short-form video and visual content for social media.
- A deep understanding of social media trends and adeptness in interpreting complex conservation issues into clear narratives.
- Experience in conservation, environmental, arts, or non-profit sectors, with a commitment to wildlife conservation and fighting wildlife crime is a plus.
Application Process Details
- Submit your CV and a cover letter to dswf@davidshepherd.org by February 6, 2026.
- Emphasis would be put on your demonstration of communication skills and understanding of DSWF's mission.
- Interviews will be conducted online and in-person, focusing on content creation and community engagement.
The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) is a leading wildlife charity dedicated to the fight against wildlife crime and the protection of endangered species in Africa and Asia. Founded in memory of the celebrated wildlife artist and conservationist, David Shepherd, DSWF has been a powerful voice in wildlife conservation for over four decades, investing over £14 million directly into conservation efforts. Our work is centered around art, education, and direct action on the ground, making a tangible impact on wildlife protection and community engagement.
The role: As a Communications and Content Executive at DSWF, you will play a crucial role in amplifying our mission through dynamic and compelling storytelling. You will be responsible for creating high-quality digital and non-digital content, focusing on social media platforms while also contributing to email and print mediums. Your work will involve translating complex conservation issues into accessible and motivating stories, developing social-first visual assets, and nurturing community conversations to strengthen supporter loyalty and expand awareness.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have excellent copywriting, editing, and storytelling skills, with experience in creating engaging short-form video and visual content for social media. A strong understanding of social media trends and the ability to translate complex conservation issues into clear narratives is essential. Experience in conservation, environmental, arts, or non-profit sectors is desirable, along with a commitment to wildlife conservation and tackling wildlife crime.
Benefits: DSWF offers a hybrid working model with a minimum of two days per week in-office in Shalford, Surrey. We provide competitive charity benefits, including enhanced leave, a pension scheme, and wellbeing support. You will have opportunities for professional development across content creation, digital communications, and fundraising within a supportive, mission-driven team environment.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to [email removed - click apply for more details] by February 6, 2026. We value applications that demonstrate communication skills and a clear understanding of our mission. Interviews will be conducted online and in-person, with a focus on your approach to content creation and community engagement.
