Associate Director, Reputation Management (Global)

The Nature Conservancy • New York, NY

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About The Position

Associate Director, Reputation Management (Global) plays a critical role in supporting The Nature Conservancy’s reputational risk management and crisis preparedness efforts. Reporting to the Director of Global Media Relations and Reputation, this position contributes to the development and implementation of strategic communications plans, provides counsel on sensitive issues, and manages writing, editing and project management work related to crisis communications preparedness and response. The position plays a key role in helping the team navigate sensitive issues and maintain continuity during a time of global political and economic volatility. Sitting in TNC’s Marketing and Communications division and working alongside colleagues from the Global Media Relations and Reputation team and regional media relations experts based in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Asia, the Associate Director, Reputation Management (Global) will help advance TNC’s reputation strategy and maintain credibility and trust with reporters at top-tier media outlets, high-value donors, policy decision makers, staff, and corporate partners. Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for someone with strong experience in developing and executing crisis preparedness strategies and detailed scenario plans, responding to breaking reputational risks, and providing strategic counsel to communicators and organizational leaders on sensitive issues. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment, working across globally dispersed teams to provide hands-on direction and implementation of sensitive communications initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of 9 years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing staff and teams.
• Experience developing communications, media and engagement strategies and measuring results.
• Experience cultivating and managing client relationships.
• Experience developing and leading complex projects or programs including financial responsibility and measuring results of strategic plans and programs.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing crisis communications strategies and working on sensitive or confidential issues in nonprofit, corporate, or agency settings.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic counsel and influence decision-making.
• Familiarity with media relations and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working outside of the U.S.
• Has worked for a global organization and/or on global issues or crises.
• Multi-lingual skills appreciated.

Benefits

• TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level