Associate Director, Video

What We Can Achieve Together :

The Associate Director of Video helps shape and guide video storytelling at The Nature Conservancy, ensuring it's emotionally resonant, strategically aligned, and of the highest quality. This role contributes to a global, multi-channel content strategy-offering creative direction, operational leadership, and a clear vision for video that inspires action and deepens connection to our mission.

Reporting to the Director of Visual Storytelling, the Associate Director plays a key role in shaping the future of video at TNC. They build systems, mentor a small but mighty team, and collaborate across the organization to deliver content that supports marketing goals, organizational priorities, and conservation outcomes.

As part of the Storytelling & Content team, the Associate Director leads a Video team that works like an internal creative agency. Together, they produce audience-informed, digital-first content that connects emotionally and drives engagement.

We're looking for someone who brings a producer's mindset, strong project management skills, and a deep understanding of how to capture attention in a crowded media landscape. The ideal candidate knows how to connect with both hearts and minds, crafting compelling stories that stand out and drive action. They're comfortable working across a wide range of topics and formats, and they bring technical savvy alongside a strong creative instinct. We value diverse storytelling experiences and a passion for creating content that makes people care deeply about nature and the role they can play in protecting and preserving it.

We're Looking for You :

• A strategic thinker with a strong creative vision and a producer's mindset.
• A relationship-builder who thrives in cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration.
• A video content marketer who blends data-driven insights with video storytelling to drive engagement and elevate brand impact.
• A proactive leader who sees opportunities, solves problems, and builds systems from the ground up.
• An emotionally intelligent mentor who empowers team members and fosters a supportive, creative culture.
• A communication all-star who excels in remote environments and builds trust through clarity, responsiveness, and intentional connection with stakeholders, direct reports, and supervisor.
• A storyteller with diverse experience across issues, audiences, and formats-able to create emotionally compelling content that captures attention, builds influence, and drives action.
• A collaborator who values inclusive, ethical storytelling and brings cultural competency and integrity to every project.

Desired Qualifications :

Salary Information :

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $80,000 - $120,000. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are :

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We're rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant's unique experience. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and stay for the people."

What We Bring :

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 and Perks here.

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

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

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

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

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TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.