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Bass Pro Shops

Social Media Manager

Springfield, MO · On-site

... conserve the great outdoors. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Lead * Own and manage the Bass Pro Shops and ... Minimum 5 years in Advertising, marketing, social media, PR, journalism, or other substantially ...

UNC-Chapel Hill

Communications Assistant

Chapel Hill, NC · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

... conservation, horticulture, and education in the southeastern United States for more than 50 years ... Photography skills. Proficient with graphic design and journalism. Special Physical/Mental ...

Gannett Co., Inc.

Press Operator III

Lakeland, FL · On-site

$22 - $28/hr

We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where ... Conservation of material resources, especially newsprint. * A clean and safe working environment.

Gannett Co., Inc.

Press Operator I

Auburn, MA · On-site

$30/hr

We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where ... Conservation of material resources, especially newsprint. * A clean and safe working environment.

Gannett Co., Inc.

Press Operator II

Rockaway, NJ · On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where ... Conservation of material resources, especially newsprint. A clean and safe working environment.

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As of Jul 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for conservation journalism in the United States is $60,979.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $79,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in Conservation Journalism, you need expertise in investigative reporting, environmental science concepts, and multimedia storytelling, often supported by a degree in journalism or environmental studies. Familiarity with digital publishing platforms, photo and video editing tools, and data visualization software is commonly required. Strong communication, curiosity, and the ability to build rapport with diverse sources distinguish successful professionals in this field. These attributes are crucial for producing impactful, accurate reporting on conservation issues and engaging a broad audience.

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As a Conservation Journalist, your day might involve conducting field research, interviewing scientists and community members, reviewing scientific reports, and traveling to sites of environmental significance. You’ll spend time crafting stories—often using multimedia formats like video, photography, and interactive graphics—to bring conservation topics to a wider audience. Collaboration with editors, photographers, and other journalists is common to ensure factual accuracy and compelling narratives. The role can be highly dynamic, requiring adaptability to shifting news priorities and environmental events.

What is a Conservation Journalism job?

A Conservation Journalism job involves reporting on environmental and conservation-related topics to raise awareness and inspire action. Journalists in this field cover issues such as climate change, wildlife protection, deforestation, and sustainable practices. They may work for media outlets, NGOs, or as freelancers, using storytelling, photography, and investigative reporting to highlight environmental challenges and solutions. Their goal is to inform the public and influence policy decisions through accurate and compelling narratives.

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Infographic showing various Conservation Journalism job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,979 per year, or $29.3 per hour.

Director, Brand Reach & Communications

Grassroots Carbon

San Antonio, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

The Opportunity

Grassroots Carbon is the leading grasslands restoration and soil carbon company in the United States. We have a powerful story to tell — one rooted in science, measurable impact, and a deep partnership with American ranchers. Our work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Reuters, and multiple carbon/ESG publications, and we are poised to become the defining voice in nature-based carbon removal.

We are seeking a driven and creative Manager or Director, Brand Reach & Communications to own our narrative and dramatically expand our reach. This is not a campaign-based role or an agency handoff. We need someone who will build and execute a sustained communications strategy that elevates Grassroots Carbon’s profile with regulators, carbon registries, corporate carbon buyers, and future investors by helping promote our story to the broader public through media, podcasts, Substacks, and social channels.

What You’ll OwnStrategy & Narrative
  • Build and own a multi-channel communications strategy with a clear roadmap across earned media, owned content, and social
  • Steward the Grassroots Carbon narrative — our position as the leader in delivering high quality, nature-based, carbon removal solutions, soil science, and ranching partnerships.
  • Create a consistent communications calendar — not episodic campaigns
Earned Media
  • Pitch and place stories in national outlets (WSJ, Bloomberg, NYT, FT) and industry publications covering climate, agriculture, and carbon markets
  • Build direct relationships with journalists, editors, and podcast hosts — no agency intermediary
  • Secure CEO features, interviews, and profiles with meaningful audience reach
Thought Leadership & Content
  • Write and place CEO bylines, op-eds, and essays for carbon buyers, investor, and policy audiences
  • Pursue podcast appearances and Substack relationships in climate, regenerative ag, and sustainability
  • Translate complex science into compelling narratives for non-technical audiences
Social & Digital
  • Own and grow LinkedIn with consistent, high-quality content
  • Identify and activate influencer relationships in agriculture, climate, and sustainability
Cross-Functional
  • Surface stories from science, sales, and rancher teams to fuel the communications pipeline
  • Support investor relations and regulatory engagement with polished, consistent messaging

Requirements

What We’re Looking For
  • 5–8 years in communications, PR, journalism, or content strategy with a track record of national earned media placements
  • Strong writer — op-eds, pitches, scripts, and social copy with equal facility
  • Demonstrated ability to build sustained media momentum, not just one-time launches
  • Background in journalism, climate/sustainability, or mission-driven startups preferred
  • Familiarity with corporate sustainability, policy, or investment audiences is a plus
  • Self-directed and entrepreneurial — sets strategy, owns execution, operates without a large team
  • Genuinely aligned with Grassroots Carbon’s mission in regenerative agriculture and soil carbon
  • Willing to travel for media appearances, industry events, and ranch visits
What We’ll Ask You to Show Us
  • A portfolio of placed stories and authored content you drove from pitch to publication
  • A communications strategy you built from scratch — approach, sequencing, and measured outcomes
  • Journalist or podcast relationships you cultivated independently
  • Examples of making technical or scientific content compelling for a general audience

Benefits

  • Health insurance plan with $0 deductible and $0 co-pay.
  • Dental and vision insurance.
  • Flexible spending account option.
  • Open Paid Time Off Policy plus 9 paid holidays per year.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Company-paid Life and AD&D coverage.
  • Educational materials and expenses to support continuing education opportunities.
About Grassroots Carbon

Grassroots Carbon is the leading grasslands restoration and soil carbon storage company, partnering with landowners across 2+ million acres in 22 states to implement regenerative land management practices that restore grasslands, improve biodiversity and water quality, and draw down atmospheric CO2 into healthy soils.

Notable partnerships include Audubon Conservation Ranching, Texas Agricultural Land Trust, Understand Ag, and Colorado State University’s Soil Carbon Solutions Center.

Corporate customers include Nestle, Microsoft, Shopify, Marathon Oil, H-E-B, Olipop, and Urban Villages. Grassroots Carbon is a portfolio company of Soilworks Natural Capital.

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration.

*No visa sponsorship is available for this position*