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Digital StorytellerWILD FoundationSaint Paul, Illinois, United States

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Digital Storyteller

WILD Foundation
  • US
    Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
  • US
    Saint Paul, Illinois, United States

Über

We’re expanding our team at the WILD Foundation and are currently hiring for two positions. If you or someone in your network may be a good fit, we encourage you to apply or share these opportunities.
Conservation Networks & Facilitation Manager
Digital Communications & Storytelling Manager
We’re grateful for help spreading the word to people who care deeply about conservation, stewardship, and wild places.
Have a good weekend!
Posted by : Adam H.
Digital Communications & Storytelling Manager, Location: Remote
Status: Full-Time Employee
Salary: USD $70,000 annually
Start Date: Flexible
ABOUT HEAD GLOBAL Head Global partners with organizations navigating growth, contraction, and uncertainty through a talent-focused lense. We offer focused retained searches, embedded talent partnerships, and flexible consulting support that reduce hiring risk, protect culture, and strengthen long-term resilience. We guide professionals through defining career moments, whether they feel stuck, are seeking greater purpose, or are preparing for their next step. Through coaching and career strategy, we help individuals gain clarity, build confidence, and move forward with momentum. Across both sides of our work, our approach is consistent: strategic, human-centered, and energizing. We ask thoughtful questions, think creatively, and champion the people we serve. Clients rely on us for steady perspective, disciplined execution, and encouragement when it matters most.
ABOUT The WILD: WILD is an international conservation organization advancing wilderness protection, rewilding, and Indigenous- and community-led conservation worldwide. WILD serves as a convener of collaborative conservation networks that bring together governments, Indigenous Peoples, scientists, NGOs, and policy leaders to advance shared conservation priorities at regional and global scales.
Our work depends on trusted relationships, thoughtful facilitation across cultures and sectors, and the ability to move complex conversations towards meaningful outcomes.
WILD operates with a mission-driven, adaptive spirit.
job profile: WILD is seeking a Digital Communications & Storytelling Manager to lead and execute all digital content and social media efforts for the organization.
This is a hands-on content creation role. Content is the core responsibility of this position. The individual in this role will create, plan, publish, manage, and measure digital content across all platforms while helping WILD better understand what resonates with its community and how digital storytelling can support conservation visibility and fundraising.
This role combines day-to-day content execution with strategic thinking. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable writing and designing posts, analyzing performance data, developing campaign concepts, translating complex conservation work into accessible narratives, and engaging respectfully with Indigenous and local communities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Social Media Leadership & Execution
Serve as the primary owner of WILD’s social media platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X/Twitter
Create original, compelling content aligned with WILD’s mission and voice
Develop and manage a structured content calendar with consistent daily posting goals (e.g., one post per day across platforms)
Plan themes, messaging, and deployment timing across platforms
Publish, monitor, and respond to comments and community engagement
Translate complex science, policy, and field-based work into accessible and engaging content
Collaborate directly with program managers, scientists, policy experts, and Indigenous partners to gather stories and ensure accuracy
2. Storytelling & Development Communications
Develop blog content and long-form storytelling pieces that elevate program work
Support project teams in clarifying and refining their narratives
Edit and copywrite content for website pages, project updates, and organizational communications
Ensure storytelling reflects cultural humility and responsible communications practices
Work effectively and respectfully with Indigenous communities, demonstrating patience, listening, and relational communication skills
Translate conversations with diverse stakeholders into accurate, respectful, and compelling public-facing content
3. Fundraising-Focused Campaign Development
Develop and execute social media campaigns designed to support fundraising efforts
Build and nurture online communities that convert engagement into donor support
Analyze past campaign performance and identify opportunities to improve fundraising outcomes
Bring demonstrated experience in raising funds through digital campaigns
Collaborate with development leadership while maintaining clarity of role boundaries Experience building digital communities that support funding growth is required.
4. Analytics, Growth & Optimization
Track social media performance metrics to assess growth, engagement, and impact
Identify what content resonates most with WILD’s audience
Use data to inform strategy and refine messaging
Report regularly on performance and recommend improvements
Utilize Google Analytics and Google Ads to support traffic and fundraising goals
Bring an experimental mindset to testing formats, messaging, and audience engagement strategies
Measuring impact and demonstrating growth will be critical to success in this role.
5. Strategic Communications Contribution
Contribute meaningfully to WILD’s emerging communications strategy
Provide input into the organization’s developing 1-year and 5-year communications plan
Participate in strategic planning discussions and offer data-informed recommendations
Help shape digital priorities as part of the broader organizational strategy
WILD is currently developing its strategic communications framework, and this role will be woven into that effort. Ability to contribute to strategic planning is strongly preferred
Required Qualifications:
5–10 years of professional experience in digital communications, storytelling, or social media management
Experience creating and managing content for mission-driven or conservation-focused organizations
Demonstrated success growing and engaging online communities
Proven ability to design and execute fundraising-oriented social media campaigns
Strong writer and editor with exceptional storytelling ability
Comfortable translating technical science, policy, and field work into clear messaging
Experience working across cultures and with Indigenous communities
Demonstrated cultural humility and ability to work in relational, non-transactional communication environments
Experience using Google Analytics, Google Ads, and social media performance tools
Comfortable working in a small, entrepreneurial organization
Willing and motivated to remain hands‑on in content creation long‑term
Spanish language proficiency is a strong plus
Organizational Fit
Believes deeply in advancing wilderness protection, rewilding, and Indigenous- and community-led conservation consistent with WILD’s mission
Thrives in long‑term, relational‑centered network environments and understands that durable conservation impact depends on trust, collaboration, and coalition‑building
Enjoys strengthening process and supporting others to lead
Balances strategic awareness with disciplined execution
Operates with neutrality and diplomacy
Can identify leverage points without overstepping authority
Demonstrates initiative while respecting leadership boundaries
Is committed to advancing WILD’s mission above personal visibility or authority
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To apply, please submit the following to [click apply] with “Storyteling, WILD” in the subject line:
A brief cover letter
Resume or CV
Links to social media accounts, campaigns, or portfolios you have managed or contributed to
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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  • Saint Paul, Illinois, United States

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