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Description
The World Resources Institute (WRI) is an environmental think tank that that works at the global level and goes beyond research to create practical ways to protect the earth and improve people's lives. WRI is renown for quality research and analysis.
WRI is looking for outstanding candidates for the new position of Online Communications Officer. This person will join a team of policy communicators that is aggressively working to expand WRI's visibility and impact in the global online community.
Position Overview:
First and foremost, the successful candidate must have an exceptional ability to communicate complex ideas concisely and effectively. The Online Communication Officer's biggest challenge will be to communicate our work online, using web appropriate writing style, in ways that increase its accessibility and impact without compromising its depth.
Second, the Online Communication Officer will help to develop and execute online strategies that build communities of practice based on WRI's work. This will undoubtedly involve tools such as blogs, wikis, and other networking platforms. It will also mean building relationships with other sites to increase WRI's visibility, and working with WRI programs to cross-promote and integrate communications.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in communications and/or public policy. Master's degree strongly preferred.
- 3-5 years of active experience in online communications, and participation in the online community.
- Strong writing skills. Writing samples required. Blogs and samples posted online (with links) preferred.
- Involvement in the environmental community, interest in environmental issues, and supporting WRI's core goals.
- Graphics, desktop publishing and multimedia experience a plus.
- Familiarity with leading online communities and websites.
To Apply:
Email resume or CV and cover letter. No phone calls please.
WRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual preference, parental status, or disability.