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Today, we continue to unite science, people and policy to protect our ocean from the greatest challenges it faces: climate change, plastic pollution and biodiversity loss. We are a 501(C)3 headquartered in Washington, D.C. that inspires a worldwide network of partners, advocates and supporters through our comprehensive and clear-eyed approach to ocean conservation. Together, we are securing a healthy ocean and a thriving planet, forever and for everyone.\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nWe are seeking a creative and mission-driven Content Specialist to support Protect Where We Play (PWWP)-Ocean Conservancy’s initiative at the intersection of sports, entertainment, culture, and ocean conservation and Ocean Conservancy’s tentpole moments. This role is central to bringing PWWP to life across channels, developing compelling content that connects athletes and fans to the ocean’s story.\nReporting to the Vice President of Brand and Marketing, this position is responsible for creating, managing, and optimizing content across platforms and tentpole moments-from major sporting events and ambassador activations to cultural partnerships and seasonal campaigns. The Content Specialist will work closely with the broader Strategic Communications team, external partners, and Ocean Conservancy’s ambassador network to produce content that is on-brand, on-message, and built to move people.\nWe are looking for someone who thrives at the intersection of storytelling and strategy, understands how sports and culture audiences engage with cause-driven content, and can execute with speed and quality across formats.\n60% of this role supports the Protect Where We Play initiative; 40% is dedicated to Tentpole (Earth Day, National Ocean Month, Plastic Free July, International Coastal Cleanup, etc.) content production for Ocean Conservancy.\nPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES\nContent Development & Storytelling\nDevelop and produce high-quality content across formats-social media, email, long-form editorial, video scripts, campaign copy, partner toolkits, and more-that advances the PWWP narrative\nTranslate Ocean Conservancy’s science and policy priorities into accessible, emotionally resonant stories for sports and culture audiences\nWrite and edit content in a range of voices, from ambassador-facing social posts to partnership announcements and event recaps\nSupport development of content series, editorial calendars, and campaign frameworks anchored to key tentpole moments\nTentpole Moment Execution - Protect Where We Play & Ocean Conservancy Brands\nLead content planning and production for PWWP’s tentpole activations, including major sporting events, races, summits, and cultural moments (e.g., SailGP Race Week, Green Sports Alliance Summit, GOAL Forum, LA28 arc) and Ocean Conservancy’s tentpole activations (Earth Day, National Ocean Month, Plastic Free July, etc.)\nDevelop real-time and evergreen content assets to maximize reach and engagement around tentpole events\nCoordinate with partners, ambassadors, and event teams to capture and amplify on-the-ground moments\nCoordinate with cross departmental teams including Brand, Digital, Development, and Science teams to capture and amplify key messaging and narratives that drive engagement on all Ocean Conservancy channels\nBuild out post-event content recaps, highlight packages, and impact storytelling\nAmbassador & Partner Content\nCollaborate with Ocean Conservancy’s ambassador network-including Team Ocean Captains-to co-create authentic content that reflects their voice and platform\nSupport partner content toolkits, co-branded assets, and activation guides that make it easy for sports and corporate partners to show up for the ocean\nSupport content needs for partnership announcements, co-branded campaigns, and cause-marketing activations\nPlatform & Channel Management\nManage content publishing across PWWP’s primary channels, ensuring consistency in brand voice, visual identity, and messaging\nMaintain and update an editorial calendar that aligns content with campaign priorities, key moments, and organizational news\nOptimize content for platform-specific performance-adapting formats, copy, and cadence for social, web, email, and earned media\nMonitor content performance and provide regular reporting on engagement, reach, and audience growth\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nWork closely with the Brand, Digital, Development, and Science teams to ensure PWWP content aligns with organizational priorities and fundraising goals\nPartner with the external design teams to develop visually compelling assets that elevate content quality\nSupport media and communications efforts by developing background materials, talking points, and story pitches tied to PWWP moments\nContribute to broader Strategic Communications team initiatives, brainstorms, and editorial planning\nAnalytics & Optimization\nTrack and analyze content performance across channels, using data to identify what’s working and where to optimize\nDevelop regular content performance reports and surface insights to inform strategy\nTest content formats, messaging angles, and distribution approaches to continuously improve audience engagement\nSKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE\nRequired Experience & Skills\n3-5+ years of experience in content creation, editorial, or digital communications-ideally in a nonprofit, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, or cause-driven organization\nProven ability to produce compelling content across formats: social, long-form, video scripts, email, and campaign copy\nStrong writing and editing skills with the ability to adapt voice and tone across audiences and channels\nExperience developing content for tentpole moments, live events, or campaigns with real-time production demands\nFamiliarity with social media platforms, content management systems, and digital publishing workflows\nBasic visual skills-comfort with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Capcut, or equivalent tools to concept and produce assets\nStrong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously\nCollaborative and proactive-comfortable working across departments and with external partners\nProficiency with tools like Microsoft Office, Asana, and Zoom\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in sports, outdoor, entertainment or lifestyle content and familiarity with sports and culture audience dynamics\nBackground in cause marketing, environmental communications, or advocacy content\nExperience working with ambassador or influencer programs\nFamiliarity with video production workflows (i.e. Riverside)-from scripting through post-production coordination\nUnderstanding of SEO best practices and content optimization for organic search\nExperience with analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Sprout Social, native platform insights)\nPersonal Attributes\nPassion for ocean conservation and the belief that sports and culture are powerful levers for change\nCreative storyteller who can make complex environmental issues feel urgent, accessible, and inspiring\nSelf-starter who can move quickly, adapt to shifting priorities, and maintain quality under pressure\nStrong collaborator who builds trust with internal teams, ambassadors, and external partners\nCurious and culturally plugged-in-attuned to what’s resonating in sports, entertainment, and cause spaces\nCommitment to equity, inclusion, and diverse representation in storytelling\nStrong passion for Ocean Conservancy’s passion and values. \nEDUCATION/TRAINING\nBachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field preferred.\nCOMPENSATION\nOcean Conservancy is committed to fair pay practices and posts expected salary ranges for each of its positions. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s specialty skills, years of experience, location, and unique background. The expected salary range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000 annually. We would welcome the opportunity to connect with potential candidates whose salary requirements may be outside of the expected range.\nTO APPLY\nIf you think you’d be a great fit for the job and are interested in joining Ocean Conservancy’s team, please apply here. Please include a resume and cover letter in one file on your application.\nHYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT\nOcean Conservancy embraces a hybrid work environment, which allows our staff the flexibility to work virtually and in-person while building strong connections across the institution.\nEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\nOcean Conservancy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.\nThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.\nWe encourage applicants who have a diverse level and range of relevant skills and experiences to apply. 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