Communications Content Manager Wildlife Conservation Network Job at Wildlife Conservation Network, San Francisco, CA

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  • Wildlife Conservation Network
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Organizational Background

Wildlife Conservation Network is a rapidly growing leader in wildlife conservation, working with over 125 species in more than 84 countries across the world. WCN uses its collaborative, entrepreneurial, innovative, and philanthropically generous approach to wildlife conservation to reverse crises facing threatened species. In support of WCN’s mission to protect endangered species and preserve their natural habitats by supporting entrepreneurial conservationists who pursue innovative strategies for people and wildlife to coexist and thrive, WCN gives entrepreneurial leaders access to donors and a range of resources and tools they need to be successful.

WCN’s dedicated and diverse team values the people and relationships behind conservation as much as the science and strategy to save wildlife. The Communications Content Manager will blend exceptional writing and editorial skills to elevate WCN’s communications with strategic content planning and project management. The ideal candidate is a creative story teller who is highly organized, collaborative, with a demonstrated ability to manage complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Write (materials include, but are not limited to): Create clear, compelling fundraising content, including: concept notes providing overview of WCN’s programs, fundraising pitches and appeals, donor engagement emails and letters, proposals, pitch decks.
  • Develop stewardship and impact materials such as: impact and stewardship reports, annual report content, newsletters, blog posts.
  • Produce marketing collateral, including brochures, event invitations, and promotional emails.
  • Draft organizational messaging, including talking points, boilerplate language, presentation outlines, and scripts.

Visual Content and Digital Platforms

  • Create presentation slide decks
  • Develop designed pitch decks for donor meetings
  • Serve as managing editor for WCN’s blog:
    • Develop and maintain an editorial calendar with a consistent posting schedule
    • Identify, assign, and coordinate topics with volunteer and freelance contributors
    • Conduct interviews with staff and partners to develop original blog content
    • Edit and publish blog posts, ensuring quality, accuracy, and alignment with WCN’s brand and voice

Project Management

  • Collaborate with staff and partners to gather content, secure approvals, and ensure accuracy of messaging.
  • Manage timelines and production schedules for projects, including annual reports, and other collateral.
  • Track and prioritize multiple deadlines across content streams, ensuring timely delivery of materials.
  • Liaise with designers and other vendors to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget.

Technical Skills and Experience Desired

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in writing, communications, marketing, or journalism.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver complex projects with internal and external collaborators.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and content development skills.
  • Proficient in PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Canva (or similar platforms).
  • Knowledge of conservation or environmental issues is a plus.

Professional Competencies Desired

  • Self‑Direction: Works independently and takes ownership of tasks.
  • Initiative and Resourcefulness: Goes beyond assigned duties to find innovative approaches and resources to accomplish objectives.
  • Collaborative Mindset: Partners effectively with cross‑functional teams.
  • Customer‑Centric Approach: Consistently displays thoughtfulness, generosity, and helpfulness when addressing staff, partner, and donor needs and expectations.
  • Proactive Problem‑Solving: Anticipates challenges and develops solutions early.
  • Adaptability: Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and requirements while maintaining quality standards.

Reports To

Senior Director of Marketing and Communications

Compensation and benefits

The salary range is $85,000–$95,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience. Salary may vary for applicants residing outside the San Francisco Bay Area, based on location and cost of living considerations. In addition, benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance contributions, chiropractic/acupuncture, basic life insurance, AD&D, Health FSA and Dependent care (pre‑tax payroll dollars), a retirement plan where WCN matches 100% of employee’s contribution up to 6% of employee’s salary, 11 paid holidays with 1 paid floating holiday, 15 days of paid vacation in the first year (+1 day per year worked), paid sick leave, and an employee discount program.

To Apply

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to

WCN’s Non‑Discrimination Policy

WCN is committed to the principles of being an equal opportunity employer (EOE). WCN’s organizational policies, practices, programs, activities and decisions regarding employment are not based on a person’s race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, parental status, housing status, or other protected status, in accordance with applicable law.

Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, individuals identifying with the LGBTQIA+ community, or members of other underrepresented groups in the conservation sector are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Job Tags

Full time, Freelance,

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