Storytelling Coordinator at TonyWild

Role Overview:

The Storytelling Coordinator will be responsible for leading and managing all storytelling efforts to amplify the mission of the TonyWild Foundation. This role will focus on using photography, film, and written narratives to inspire behavior change and raise awareness about biodiversity conservation. 

The Storytelling Coordinator will work closely with conservationists, photographers, filmmakers, and youth participants to create compelling content that engages diverse audiences and drives meaningful environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Creation and Management:

• Develop and execute storytelling strategies that align with the organization’s 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 (social media, websites, newsletters, etc.).

Youth and Community Engagement:

• 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.
• Collaborate with youth participants to develop and showcase their conservation stories through various channels, ensuring alignment with biodiversity conservation goals.

Campaign Coordination:

• Partner with the communications team to develop storytelling campaigns that focus on specific behavior changes (e.g., reducing deforestation, plastic use, etc.) 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.
• Ensure storytelling content supports broader organizational campaigns and advocacy efforts, using compelling narratives to influence policy and behavior change.

Partnership Building:

• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including NGOs, environmental scientists, educators, and media outlets, to amplify storytelling initiatives.
• Collaborate with educators and conservationists to integrate storytelling into educational curricula, fostering ecological literacy and behavior change.
• Liaise with media outlets and online platforms to maximize the reach of storytelling content and campaigns.

Project Management:

• 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:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Environmental Science, Wildlife management, or a related field.
• Experience: We seek candidates who have graduated within the last three years. This role is ideal for recent graduates who are eager to apply their academic knowledge and grow within a dynamic environment.
• Storytelling Expertise: Strong background in storytelling across multiple formats (film, photography, writing) with an ability to create compelling narratives that inspire action.
• Digital Media Skills: Proficiency in video editing software, graphic design tools, and photography (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Lightroom).
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage storytelling and documentation projects from concept to execution, including proposal, budgeting, and timelines.
• Collaboration Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with diverse teams, including youth, conservation experts, and media professionals.
• Passion for Conservation: A deep commitment to biodiversity conservation and using storytelling as a tool for social change.

Key Competencies:

• Creativity and Innovation
• Leadership and Mentorship
• Strategic Thinking
• Strong Writing and Communication Skills
• Adaptability and Problem-Solving
• Collaboration and Partnership Building