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DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Multimedia Specialist

SALARY: $79,000 - $85,000

FLSA: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Communications

LOCATION: Washington, DC

REPORTS TO: Multimedia Director

NUMBER OF DIRECT/INDIRECT REPORTS: N/A

LAST REVISED: August 2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Develops and delivers strategic, audience-centered multimedia storytelling that advances Defenders of Wildlife’s conservation, education, advocacy, brand and fundraising objectives. Expands organizational reach and engagement across social and emerging platforms by translating science and fieldwork into accessible, high-quality visual and audio content.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop integrated multimedia storytelling strategies and creative approaches that translate Defenders’ conservation priorities into compelling, audience-centered content; exercise judgment on approaches, formats and channels within approved organizational and campaign direction, with work reviewed by the Multimedia Director and key stakeholders. 

Tasks may include:

2. Deliver a high-quality portfolio of original video, audio, multimedia assets and visual storytelling that advances program, advocacy, education, brand and fundraising objectives across digital, broadcast and social-first channels. Tasks may include:

3. Optimize platform-specific multimedia engagement for social media platforms, YouTube and emerging channels by applying audience insights, performance analytics and iterative creative testing to strengthen reach, relevance and supporter action. Tasks may include:

4. Partner with Communications, Integrated Marketing, conservation and advocacy colleagues to identify priority stories, align content with strategic goals and ensure multimedia narratives are scientifically accurate, timely and mission-aligned. Tasks may include:

5. Guide staff and partners in effective content-capture practices and provide creative direction that expands the organization’s capacity to document conservation work, policy impact and field-based stories. Tasks may include:

6. Steward multimedia assets and external content resources to maintain an organized, accessible and rights-conscious digital library that supports efficient reuse and consistent organizational storytelling. Tasks may include:

7. Ensure multimedia deliverables meet established standards for brand alignment, accessibility, technical quality and distribution readiness; support priority storytelling opportunities and related responsibilities as assigned. Tasks may include:

Note: The tasks listed for this position are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s (B.A./B.S.) degree or equivalent

Experience: 5 years of relevant experience

At least five years of progressively responsible multimedia production experience, including concept development, filming and audio capture, photography, editing, motion graphics, animation, and delivery of social-first digital content. Experience partnering with stakeholders, using performance analytics to inform creative strategy and managing multimedia assets is required. 

Limited travel is required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities for All Defenders

https://defenders.org/knowledge-skills-and-abilities

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Activities

Frequency

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.

O

Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.

C

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

C

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

C

Adjusting or moving objects up to 10 pounds in all directions.

O

Communicating with others to exchange information.

C

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

C

Operating machinery and/or power tools.

N

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

O

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.