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G&H Towing

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Corpus Christi, TX · On-site

$44K - $88K/yr

... pollution incidents. This requires compliance with this Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) and ... Ocean waters WITHOUT a completed TOAR will receive this rate of pay until a Great Lakes/Inland ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for ocean pollution in the United States is $71,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $84,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in an Ocean Pollution Specialist role, you need expertise in marine biology, environmental science, or chemistry, often supported by a relevant degree and fieldwork experience. Familiarity with water sampling equipment, GIS mapping systems, and environmental monitoring tools, as well as certifications such as HAZWOPER, are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences can set candidates apart. These competencies are crucial for assessing pollution sources, informing policy decisions, and developing solutions that protect marine ecosystems.

What is an Ocean Pollution job?

An Ocean Pollution job involves studying, monitoring, and mitigating the impact of pollutants on marine environments. Professionals in this field work on reducing plastic waste, chemical runoff, and oil spills while advocating for sustainable practices. Roles may include marine biologists, environmental scientists, policy analysts, and cleanup coordinators. These jobs often require field research, data analysis, and collaboration with governments and organizations to develop conservation strategies.

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Ocean Pollution Specialists often encounter challenges such as conducting research in difficult weather or environmental conditions, accessing remote or protected coastal areas, and coordinating with multiple governmental and community stakeholders. The complexity of pollution sources, from microplastics to industrial runoff, requires precise data collection and analysis methods. Specialists must also navigate evolving environmental regulations and engage in public education efforts. Collaborative work with scientists, policymakers, and local organizations is an essential part of driving real-world improvements and policy changes.

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Infographic showing various Ocean Pollution job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,220 per year, or $34.2 per hour.
Senior Content Creator (Advocacy Pod)

Senior Content Creator (Advocacy Pod)

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

At the Monterey Bay Aquarium, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We firmly believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices, working together, increases our capacity to serve our visitors and fulfill our mission. We welcome people from all walks of life into our team and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.
Priority deadline for applications is June 8, 2026. Due to the volume of incoming applications, the role may be closed earlier than June 8, 2026.
Job Summary:
Under limited supervision, create digital and print content that educates, engages, and delights the Aquarium's audiences across our owned channels and platforms, including creative concept ideation, asset creation, and coordination as well as content-related project management. Communicate the Aquarium's voice and adapt it for various platforms and channels. Research, plan and write, as well as provide feedback, edit, and proofread. Collaborate with internal clients to provide editorial direction that fulfills project and institutional goals, and alongside other members of the Marketing team to create content that's rich and engaging. Perform other duties as required. This role is an experienced and versatile storyteller that possess a range of technical skills to support content creation and use tools of the trade such as web content management systems (CMS), email service providers (ESPs), text messaging platforms (SMS), video-editing and live streaming software, and social media platforms to create and deliver content. Perform other duties as required.
This Senior Content Creator role is focused on Monterey Bay Aquarium's conservation, science, and advocacy narratives. They'll help build a constituency for ocean conservation, activating audiences to join the Aquarium in addressing climate change and plastic pollution, advocating for a healthy global ocean, conserving wildlife like sea otters, protecting biodiverse ecosystems, and promoting sustainable seafood. This creator will contribute to projects in collaboration with stakeholders in the Aquarium's Conservation & Science division, including the Global Ocean Conservation, US & California Policy, and Seafood Watch teams.
*Please note that both a cover letter and resume are required alongside your application for this position.
Core Activities:
  • Ideate content approaches with other creators, strategists, designers and stakeholders.
  • Write original and complex content for social posts, web stories and pages, marketing emails, SMS, video scripts and print publications.
  • Write UX and interface microcopy to support web transactions.
  • Edit and proofread content written by peers and junior team members. Collaborate with team members to provide feedback during the content production process (including for video).
  • Post content on social channels, publish web pages and build emails in collaboration with design team. Use tools like the CMS, ESP, social media management tool and native social platforms to push content to our audiences. Configure advanced settings in CMS. Manage the technical aspects of a live stream.
  • Shoot and edit video for short-, medium- and long-form videos delivered on our digital channels.
  • Research SEO keywords and create video and web content optimized for search engines.
  • Monitor content performance against established KPIs.
  • Craft responses to questions and comments in social media feeds or direct messages on their own, and resolve questions escalated by junior staff.
  • Lead small and medium projects, determine content and channel strategies, write briefs or contribute to briefs for larger projects. Coordinate closely with other creators, strategists, designers and members of the performance marketing team and other stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
  • Advocate for user/audience needs throughout website feature development process. Confirm new feature releases and bug fixes work as expected. Run small user tests as needed.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
  • BA in communications, marketing, English, Spanish, cinematic arts or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • At least four years of related content creation experience
  • Expert storyteller with an eye for creating compelling content that resonates across cultures
  • Subject matter proficiency related to basic marine biology or environmental science; or in marketing, UX, SEO or social media
  • Ability to produce video content (including script writing, filming, editing, and serving as onscreen host) for digital distribution
  • Basic knowledge of Adobe Premier and Photoshop
  • Excellent written communications skills in English and Spanish; can turn complex ideas into clear, simple language; excellent editing, copyediting and proofreading skills
  • Able to take initiative and prioritize tasks; excellent time management and respect for deadlines
  • Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within cross-departmental teams
  • Able to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekend
  • Ability to work within and maintain Monterey Bay Aquarium's Core Values

Physical Requirements to Perform Essential Job Functions:
  • Typical office equipment
  • Constant sitting, standing, walking, bending
  • Occasional unassisted lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Typical office environment, main aquarium and exhibits, occasional offsite events

Annual Compensation Range:
$77,700-$96,000 USD annually. Starting rate will vary based on previous experience and relevant skills/knowledge set.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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