Position Overview
Application Deadline: April 26, 2026
Salary: $49,500 – $54,500 annually
Education Required: Associate degree or higher in communications or related field
Experience Required: Two to five years in communications or multimedia production
Description
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is a regional nonprofit working to restore the lands and waters of the Chesapeake Bay watershed through collaborative, on-the-ground solutions and community engagement. With offices across multiple states, the organization focuses on clean water, resilient landscapes, and inclusive environmental stewardship.
This role leads multimedia storytelling efforts, producing video, photography, and digital content that highlight conservation impacts across the watershed. The position combines field production, content strategy, and cross-team collaboration to engage diverse audiences and elevate the organization’s communications and outreach.
Responsibilities
- Identify and produce multimedia stories aligned with diverse watershed audiences
- Collaborate with program teams to develop video and photo project concepts
- Coordinate and schedule video and photo shoots with staff, partners, and stakeholders
- Develop interview questions and video scripts for content production
- Capture and produce long- and short-form video content for multiple platforms
- Create and post social media content including reels, stories, and short videos
- Lead and coordinate multimedia strategy with the Communications Team
- Manage and grow engagement across YouTube and social media channels
- Travel throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed to document projects and events
- Maintain organized libraries of photo and video assets across platforms
- Manage and maintain audio and video equipment
- Provide guidance to staff on mobile photography and video practices
- Stay current on storytelling technologies, trends, and best practices
- Support editorial planning and communications initiatives
- Represent the organization professionally when interacting with stakeholders
Minimum Requirements
- Associate degree or higher in communications, film, journalism, or related field
- Two to five years of relevant experience in multimedia or communications
- Experience with video and photo editing software such as Adobe Creative Suite or Final Cut
- Experience producing content for social media platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in diverse environments
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the watershed
- Experience working in outdoor environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing YouTube or digital content platforms
- Experience working in environmental or conservation communications
- Familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
- Understanding of Chesapeake Bay or watershed-related environmental issues
Additional Notes
- Locations: Annapolis, Maryland; Richmond, Virginia; Lancaster, Pennsylvania; or Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Remote or hybrid work options available
- Full-time position, 40 hours per week
- Requires frequent travel and occasional night or weekend work
- Reports to the Communications Director
- Benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement plan, and paid leave
How to Apply
Email a resume, portfolio link, cover letter with written response to prompt, and 2–3 professional references to careers@allianceforthebay.org. Include “Multimedia Producer” in the subject line.