Media Relations Manager, California

Los Angeles, California, USA

This position's location is flexible within the state of California.

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”

Our Media Relations Manager plays a key role in shaping the public voice of The Nature Conservancy, one of the world’s leading conservation organizations. In this dynamic role, you’ll lead the development and execution of the California chapter’s earned media and PR strategy—building meaningful relationships with top-tier California and national media outlets to generate impactful coverage of our conservation work.

As our Media Relations Manager, you will develop and foster relationships with media contacts and internal and external stakeholders. You will identify and cultivate media opportunities, securing placement in top-tier media outlets. Concurrently, you will facilitate on-going communication within and across the California chapter, marketing divisions across North America, and the larger global organization. You will provide consultation, media training, coaching, and talking points to spokespeople.

You’ll craft compelling written deliverables including press releases, story pitches, talking points, and FAQ sheets to support media outreach, while collaborating closely with TNC staff, partners, and a public relations firm to develop and elevate timely, relevant stories. From managing a strategic media calendar and trainings, to amplifying stories through social media and internally, your work will ensure our conservation impacts reach broad and influential audiences. You’ll support our organization's thought leadership by identifying and preparing speakers for high-profile events. You may supervise staff and travel occasionally, and you will be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to making a measurable difference.

If you're passionate about storytelling, media strategy, and protecting our planet's natural resources, we’d love to hear from you.

Are you a strong writer, relationship-builder, and strategic thinker? Do you adapt quickly and lead with creativity and clarity?

You are an ideal candidate if you are a strategic communications professional with experience developing and executing media and engagement plans, managing reputational risk and crisis communications, and pitching compelling stories to national media. You have a proven track record of cultivating relationships with reporters, subject matter experts, and internal stakeholders.

You are skilled at translating complex topics into a clear, accessible narrative. You are adept at creating digital content, managing multiple stories at once, and presentations. If you are also familiar with communication technologies, budget management, and working within decentralized organizations, your experience is extremely compelling.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and 7 years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience managing and implementing media strategies and measuring results.
• Experience writing, editing and proofreading messages for targeted audiences.
• Experience cultivating and managing client relationships.
• Experience developing media relations networks.
• Experience implementing and managing multiple complex projects.

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world.

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

The starting pay for this position is within the range of $68,640 – $93,870 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA and state of employment is California. The salary range for this position will the following based on location:

San Diego, Fresno, Sacramento, Bakersfield, Ventura, and most CA locations: $80,300 - $85,960
Los Angeles county and the San Francisco Bay area: $87,700 - $93,870

If your location in California is not listed, the hiring team will confirm salary range with candidates during the interview process. Where a successful candidate’s pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

To apply for job ID 56596, submit your materials (both resume and cover letter) online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 4:59 PM PST on Friday, May 2, 2025. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

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The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people with diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military or veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.