Communications
Officer

The Communications Officer will be responsible for enhancing the visibility and outreach efforts of the Philippine Eagle Foundation through strategic communication initiatives. This includes managing the foundation’s newsletter, producing the annual report, and handling media relations to effectively communicate the organization’s mission, activities, and achievements to various stakeholders. This opening is URGENT, applications are encouraged to be sent ASAP.

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Responsibilities:

The Communications Officer will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Newsletter Management

   • Coordinate the creation, editing, and distribution of the foundation’s newsletter regularly.

   • Gather stories and updates from relevant departments and stakeholders within the organization.

   • Ensure that the newsletter content aligns with the foundation’s communication objectives and reflects its activities, achievements, and impact.

2. Annual Report Production

   • Lead the development and production of the foundation’s annual report.

   • Work closely with the other program to gather relevant data, statistics, and accomplishments to include in the report.

   • Draft compelling narratives, infographics, and visuals to effectively showcase the foundation’s achievements and impact over the reporting period.

   • Coordinate the printing and distribution of the annual report in both print and digital formats.

3. Media Relations

   • Serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries and requests.

   • Develop and maintain relationships with journalists, reporters, and media outlets to generate coverage of the foundation’s initiatives, events, and milestones.

   • Write press releases, media pitches, and other materials to promote the foundation’s work and raise awareness about the key conservation issues.

   • Monitor media coverage and track the impact of communication efforts.

4. Official Email Management

   • Manage and monitor the foundation’s official email address, ensuring timely responses to inquiries, requests, and correspondence.

   • Coordinate with relevant departments or staff members to address inquiries or forward emails to the appropriate contacts within the organization.

   • Draft and send professional and courteous responses to emails received, maintaining the organization’s brand identity and communication standards.

   • Organize and archive email correspondence for reference and record-keeping purposes.

5. Oversight of Educational Materials

   • Work closely with the PEC Education and Marketing Coordinators to ensure that all educational materials, including brochures, presentations, and educational resources, comply with the foundation’s branding guidelines and uphold its reputation;

   • Work with the Education, Marketing Coordinators, and Creative Content Associate on content development, design elements, and messaging to maintain consistency and alignment with the foundation’s communication objectives;

   • Collaborate with the Education and Marketing Coordinators to develop communication strategies and messaging for educational programs and initiatives, ensuring they align with the foundation’s overall communication strategy and goals.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field;

• Proven experience in communications, public relations, or media relations, preferably in the non-profit sector or conservation field;

• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and engaging content for different audiences;

• Strong time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines;

• Proficiency in software and other publishing tools for newsletter and report production;

• Knowledge of media relations strategies and techniques, securing media coverage;

• Familiarity with environmental or conservation issues, particularly related to wildlife conservation, is desirable;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external partners.

Duration and Location:

This is a full-time position based at the Philippine Eagle Foundation headquarters in Davao City. The initial contract duration will be 6 months, with the possibility of extensions based on performance.

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Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio showcasing relevant work samples to: sunbird2371@gmail.com or to steffmadrona@philippineeaglefoundation.org . Please indicate “Communications Officer Application” in the subject line. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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Address your letter to: Mr. Dennis Joseph I. Salvador, Executive Director Philippine Eagle Foundation

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Evaluation and Selection:

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, skills, and sustainability for the role. The selection process may include interviews, writing assessments, and reference check.