Media Relations Manager

"OFFICE LOCATION United StatesThe choosen candidate must live within AZ, CO, NV, NM. Hybrid and remote options are available.#LI-Remote#PDN WHO WE ARE The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you& WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER The Media Relations Manager for the Southwest team within The Nature Conservancy's Western US and Canada Division manages and implements focused communications and media strategies that facilitate comprehension, adoption and advancement of the organization's goals and objectives. The Media Relations Manager executes strategic communications plans to build awareness, engage target audiences, and influence conservation action. They identify communication and media needs and opportunities in collaboration with the Southwest team's Associate Director of Marketing and Communications, as well as internal and external stakeholders. They help elevate stories from within the Division to regional, national, and global marketing and communications teams within The Nature Conservancy. They actively identify target audiences and cultivate media contacts on a local and regional level, and they manage, track, and report on the dissemination of media information. They develop key messages and talking points and may write op-eds and statements. They lead on other public relations and visibility-building activities, including identifying and coordinating media tours They provide consultation, media training, coaching, and talking points to persons serving as spokesperson(s). They collaborate with key stakeholders on crisis communications, as needed. Additionally, the Media Relations Manager may be responsible for supporting teams by writing annual report stories, newsletters, web stories and other mission-critical content.As the Media Relations Manager, you will: Execute media relations strategies. Cultivate and maintain contacts within local and regional media, identify and pitch stories to those contacts, connect journalists with staff for interviews, and respond to inquiries from reporters. In collaboration with the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications, develop key messages, talking points, op-eds, and statements. Provide coaching and consultation to prepare non-communications staff for media interviews. Manage assigned budget, evaluate results and execute recommendations for corrective strategies as needed. Responsibility and accountability for meeting project goals and objectives. Resolve complex issues independently within program area. Opportunity to act independently within program goals. Travel may be required for business meetings, media opportunities requiring field support, trainings and staff retreats. May upervise one or more professional

SALARY INFORMATION The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $59,000 - 88,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recrui APPLY NOW To apply for job ID 55485, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings!TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC's value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible. Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we're registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we're unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will