Zoo Communications Coordinator

Position: Zoo Communications Coordinator

Status: Full Time; FLSA Hourly Non-Exempt

Department: Marketing & Communications

Reports to: Senior Communications Manager

Located along the Space Coast in Melbourne, Florida, the Brevard Zoo is an AZA-accredited facility with a diverse collection of over 700 animals representing nearly 175 species. Brevard Zoo is well-known for its strong conservation ethic and unique attractions, such as kayaking through the Africa area, giraffe feeding, and rhinoceros and okapi encounters.

The Zoo’s growing Marketing & Communications department is seeking a creative, dynamic individual to join our team of communications professionals as a Communications Coordinator with a focus on our Zoo. We are searching for a team-oriented candidate that is positive, motivated, and engaging, and will enthusiastically represent Brevard Zoo in all aspects of the job. The Marketing & Communications team consists of its VP of Marketing, Director, Senior Communications Manager, Senior Marketing Manager, Graphic Designer and Communications Coordinator for the future Aquarium & Conservation Center.

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, public relations, marketing or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience (including internships) in journalism, public relations, marketing or related field
• Obtain Florida Driver’s License within 90 days of hire.
• Experience managing social media channels in a professional setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of grammar, punctuation, spelling and other elements of written language.
• Excellent storytelling and research skills.

• Experience with photography, videography, video editing, web design, graphic design and other creative skills.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience working with news media, from pitching stories to leading media tours.
• Familiarity with aquariums, marine life, zoos, animals, conservation and related topics.

• Write and edit content for email campaigns, news releases, website, blog entries, social media, reports and other media in adherence to the Zoo’s style guide and communications calendar.
• Assist in managing social media channels for the Zoo, including, but not limited to:
  Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Linked In and You Tube.
• Coordinate video and photoshoots, and edit content based on various needs.
• Support content creation for social media-based Zoo campaigns.
• Support revenue-generating events, campaigns and projects.
• Collaborate with all departments to find and write meaningful stories for owned communication channels and external media pitches.
• Co-host, produce and edit Brevard Zoo podcast, Paws for a Moment along with Senior Communications Manager and Aquarium’s Communications Coordinator.
• Write and format email campaigns and e-newsletters for Zoo.
• Assist in the general maintenance of several websites.
• Design, create and/or review print and digital collateral.
• Assist in media tours, photoshoots, video shoots and other public relations as necessary.
• Serve on internal committees.

• Ability to take initiative and work independently in the absence of immediate supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a professional and respectful demeanor at all times.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(L) Light work
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects. If the use of arm/leg controls require exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as light work.

POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS/HAZARDS:

Indoor office environment most often with frequent movement outdoors. Exposure to extreme heat and weather conditions. Requires Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, Finger Dexterity, Talking, Hearing, and Visual Acuity frequently.

WORK SCHEDULE:

May be required to work weekends and nights as necessary.

TRAVEL:

This position requires travel throughout…