NWTF Storyteller - Northeast
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National Wild Turkey Federation, Inc.
Buffalo, NY, US
Summary
The storyteller will craft compelling content across various media platforms to highlight the NWTF's mission and its impact on wildlife and communities. They will collaborate with field staff and partners to document stories that showcase the lifestyle and soul of the American hunter.
Job Description
Description
**Must reside in the area of responsibility**
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: NWTF Storyteller – Northeast Region
Full-Time or Part-time: Fulltime
Department: Communications
Reports To: Managing Editor – Web and Media
Employment Category: Salaried/Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) storyteller will convey the relevance of the NWTF’s mission to audiences in the hunting and outdoors space, as well as engaging other audiences that benefit from the work of the NWTF.
Working with NWTF field staff, volunteers and partners, the NWTF storyteller will seek out and highlight stories that demonstrate the organization’s mission in action and how its work benefits wildlife, ecosystems, communities and people. Moreover, the storyteller will showcase how the NWTF’s efforts preserve the lifestyle and soul of the American hunter and demonstrate the life-changing power of the outdoors, with a primary focus on stories from the Northeast.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Craft compelling stories/content for a variety of NWTF outlets, including:
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Websites
- Press releases
- Social media
- E-newsletters
- Eblasts
- Photograph, correct and format images for magazine and web use
- Update content regularly and suggest areas of improvement on website
- Must be able to take projects from concept to completion with minimal guidance
- Edit content for consistency and accuracy by recognizing discrepancies in language, layout, formatting or NWTF branding
- Understand the NWTF’s mission and promote the NWTF to media, members and the public, as well as other employees
- Assist with planning of web editorial calendar
- Travel to NWTF conservation and education and outreach events for story coverage
- May be required to help in other departments as necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English or other related fields or equivalent experience
- Experience in writing for outdoor/hunting or other related industry
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Basic knowledge of Adobe CS (HTML and photo editing) for use in developing content
- Knowledge of AP style or ability to learn
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel
- Attention to detail and fact checking
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented, creative, deadline-driven, team player who can adapt and learn quickly
- Must be able to travel to NWTF events for up to seven days at a time
- Must be legally able to handle firearms.
- Must have a valid driver’s license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Deep understanding of hunting, conservation and relevant outdoor topics, with the ability to translate that knowledge into engaging, meaningful content that inspires NWTF’s audience
- A current hunter safety certification, or be obtained upon hiring
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time
Remote or Telecomm Status (select one):
- Position can work remotely.
Posting will remain open until filled.
In 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation was founded in Fredericksburg, Va., as a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation and education organization with a mission dedicated to conservation of the wild turkey and preservation of our hunting heritage. Shortly thereafter the NWTF relocated to Edgefield, S.C., where it's still headquartered today.
At the time the NWTF was established, there were only 1.3 million wild turkeys. Today that number stands at more than 6.2 million birds throughout North America, thanks to the efforts of state, federal and provincial wildlife agencies, the NWTF and its members and partners.
Growth and progress define the NWTF as it has expanded from 1,300 members in 1973 to more than 230,000 today. With that growth has come impressive strides in wildlife management as the NWTF has forged dynamic partnerships across the country to further its conservation mission. Together, the NWTF's partners, sponsors and grassroots members have raised and spent more than $500 million upholding hunting traditions and conserving more than 23 million acres of wildlife habitat.
While wild turkey restoration is nearing completion, the NWTF still has much work to do. Across North America, supporters are working to enhance habitat for wild turkeys and other wildlife while providing hunters with more opportunities and access to public and private land. In addition, NWTF volunteers and partners are introducing youth, women and people with disabilities to the outdoors through special educational events.
Founded
1973
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Edgefield, South Carolina
In 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation was founded in Fredericksburg, Va., as a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation and education organization with a mission dedicated to conservation of the wild turkey and preservation of our hunting heritage. Shortly thereafter the NWTF relocated to Edgefield, S.C., where it's still headquartered today.
At the time the NWTF was established, there were only 1.3 million wild turkeys. Today that number stands at more than 6.2 million birds throughout North America, thanks to the efforts of state, federal and provincial wildlife agencies, the NWTF and its members and partners.
Growth and progress define the NWTF as it has expanded from 1,300 members in 1973 to more than 230,000 today. With that growth has come impressive strides in wildlife management as the NWTF has forged dynamic partnerships across the country to further its conservation mission. Together, the NWTF's partners, sponsors and grassroots members have raised and spent more than $500 million upholding hunting traditions and conserving more than 23 million acres of wildlife habitat.
While wild turkey restoration is nearing completion, the NWTF still has much work to do. Across North America, supporters are working to enhance habitat for wild turkeys and other wildlife while providing hunters with more opportunities and access to public and private land. In addition, NWTF volunteers and partners are introducing youth, women and people with disabilities to the outdoors through special educational events.
Founded
1973
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Edgefield, South Carolina
