Job Designation: Senior Communications Specialist

PeopleSoft Job ID Number: 56701

Status: Salaried

Date: May 2025

Who We Are:

Organizational Overview:

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organization dedicated to preserving lands and waters on which all life depends. TNC in India works with government agencies, research institutions, and local communities to advance science-based, sustainable solutions to environmental challenges such as climate change, water security, and biodiversity conservation.

For more details, please visit to our website: https://www.nature.org/en-us/

What We Can Achieve Together:

The position offers an opportunity for an experienced professional to be engaged as a Senior Communications Specialist to provide support for organization-level communication priorities. This position reports to the Manager Communications with a dotted line to Managing Director of NCIS and works in close collaboration with various project leads. The Senior Communications Specialist develops, creates, implements, and oversees communications strategies that align with the overall goals of TNC operations in India. They provide the communications direction and support the program in India.

The Senior Communications Specialist is a key member of the team, supporting our broader communications, development, and conservation work by developing content, managing projects, and supporting visual communications. This dynamic role will support multiple priority projects, as well as broader organizational communications efforts. The position holder will engage with a wide range of team members, partners, and contractors to develop high-quality, well-written content regarding our conservation work. This role’s main emphasis will be on content writing for website stories, and publications (e.g., fact sheets), drafting opinion articles, proofreading technical reports as well as other support required to advance overall communications for the organization.

Essential Functions

This position involves developing and implementing communication strategies that promote the work of TNC, engage key audiences, and elevate the organization's visibility and impact in the conservation community. The Communication Specialist will collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners to effectively tell the story of TNC’s work and engage audiences through various communication channels.

Position Overview:

The Senior Communications Specialist will be a part of the core team responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication initiatives to enhance TNC India’s visibility, engage stakeholders, and promote conservation impact. The role involves digital content, publications, and campaign strategies to strengthen TNC’s brand and advocacy efforts in India, and supporting the Manager, Communications on managing media relations. The Senior Communication Specialist will collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners to effectively tell the story of TNC’s work and engage audiences through various communication channels.

We’re Looking for You:

Key Responsibilities

A. Strategic Communications & Branding

• Support the development of a comprehensive communication strategy aligned with TNC India’s mission, programs, and goals.
• Ensure that brand guidelines and brand ethics are followed in messaging across all communication channels and collaterals.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including media, government agencies, partners and vendors.

B. Content Development & Storytelling

• Support the creation of compelling content (brochures, flyers, IEC materials , blogs, newsletters, case studies, and impact stories) that highlights TNC India’s conservation efforts.
• Assist in the design and development of multimedia materials such as videos, infographics, motion graphics and social media content.
• Support the oversight of editorial quality and brand alignment in all external and internal communications. This includes attention to brand tonality and messaging.

C. Digital & Social Media Management

• Manage TNC India’s website, blog, and social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, ).
• Develop and implement social media campaigns to engage audiences . in collaboration with the global and regional communication team

D. Event Management & Internal Communications

• Work as part of the communications team to support the planning and execution of high-profile events, webinars, and public outreach activities.
• Building TOR and RFP as per need
• Coordinate internal communication initiatives, including newsletters and staff engagement.

What You’ll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in communications, preferably in the environmental or non-profit sector.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with an ability to translate complex issues into accessible narratives.
• Proven experience in media relations, digital marketing, and content development.
• Strong digital experience including SEO Backend and data asset management.
• Strong content writing and copyediting skills.
• Proficiency in graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva)
• Knowledge of conservation and environmental issues in India is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

Desired Competencies

• Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in communications, preferably in the environmental or non-profit sector.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills in English & Hindi (additional regional languages are a plus).
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
• Creativity and innovation in communication strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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