Multimedia Specialist
Do you want to tell visual stories, make art, and use your creative eye to help make a difference in protecting and restoring the abundance of the world’s oceans? Oceana is seeking a multimedia specialist to join its U.S. policy team. Come join a dedicated group of professionals who are working to protect marine wildlife while also enhancing the capacity of the oceans to feed a growing world population. Ocean conservation is not only critical to reducing the impacts of climate change but also to saving the livelihoods of fishers, their families, and their communities.
The multimedia specialist is responsible for creating compelling visuals (in print and web) for a variety of audiences (e.g., media, elected officials, and supporters) to help Oceana’s U.S. campaigns achieve their goals.
This position requires a strong communicator, who is detail-oriented, team-oriented, organized, interested in conservation issues, and has a flair for designing stunning visual content. Candidates must thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires quick decision-making under pressure, strong multi-tasking skills, and a customer service attitude.
Strong candidates for this position will have a bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field. The multimedia specialist reports to the multimedia producer and is a member of the U.S. communications team. Due to COVID-19, this position will work remotely until further notice. You would be notified when working from the DC office is required. The position is based in Washington, DC.
Founded in 2001, Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Oceana is working to restore the resilience, diversity, and abundance of marine ecosystems to ensure that our oceans are a significant source of wild-caught fish that can help feed the world.
We achieve measurable change by conducting specific, science-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals. Our campaigns extend to countries that, combined, govern nearly one-third of the world’s wild-caught fish, including Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the 27 countries in the European Union.
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Candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and portfolio to be considered.
Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool.
Note: Oceana requires all those hired to provide proof of full vaccination against Covid. Accommodation for new hires who have disabilities that make the vaccine medically inadvisable or those who have a sincere religious belief that the vaccine is impermissible may contact humanresources@oceana.org. Accommodation will be provided only as required by applicable law.
