Storytelling Coordinator

Manage and create storytelling efforts to amplify the mission of the TonyWild Foundation, using photography, film, and writing to inspire behavior change and raise awareness about biodiversity conservation. The Storytelling Coordinator will lead workshops, collaborate with conservationists and youth participants, and develop campaigns to engage diverse audiences and drive meaningful environmental impact. Key responsibilities include content creation and management, youth and community engagement, campaign coordination, partnership building, and project management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in storytelling, digital media skills, and a passion for conservation, with excellent writing and communication skills, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities. Collaborative and innovative, the Storytelling Coordinator will work closely with diverse teams to create compelling narratives that inspire action and drive meaningful environmental impact.

Key responsibilities:

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• Develop and execute storytelling strategies that align with the mission of changing human behavior to conserve biodiversity.
  
• Coordinate the production of multimedia content, including photo essays, short films, blogs, podcasts, and interactive media that highlight biodiversity conservation efforts.
  
• Collaborate with photographers, videographers, and writers to create visually captivating and emotionally engaging content.
  
• Oversee the collection, editing, and distribution of storytelling content across digital platforms.
  
• Lead storytelling workshops to train and mentor youth and community members in using photography, film, and writing to raise awareness about local biodiversity issues.
  
• Support the "Wild Legacy Champions" program by equipping youth leaders with storytelling tools and guiding them in creating conservation-related content.
  
• Partner with the communications team to develop storytelling campaigns that focus on specific behavior changes and their direct impact on biodiversity.
  
• Coordinate content creation and distribution for global campaigns that engage audiences on conservation issues and promote actionable steps toward sustainability.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners to amplify storytelling initiatives.
  
• Collaborate with educators and conservationists to integrate storytelling into educational curricula, fostering ecological literacy and behavior change.
  
• Manage storytelling project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.
  
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of storytelling initiatives, providing regular reports on engagement metrics, impact, and lessons learned.
  

Qualifications and skills:

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• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Environmental Science, Wildlife management, or a related field.
  
• Recent graduates with a strong background in storytelling across multiple formats (film, photography, writing).
  
• Proficiency in video editing software, graphic design tools, and photography.
  
• Proven ability to manage storytelling and documentation projects from concept to execution.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with diverse teams.
  
• Deep commitment to biodiversity conservation and using storytelling as a tool for social change.
  

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