Global Fishing Watch
Communications Manager, Innovation
🇦🇺Panamá, Panamá, AustraliaRemote available2 months ago
$90,000 – $110KMidFull Time
The application period will close on March 18th, 2026 at 12pm EST. Please note that if we receive a high volume of qualified applicants, the posting may close sooner, so we encourage candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.
About Us
Global Fishing Watch is an international, nonprofit organization committed to advancing ocean governance through increased transparency. We create and publicly share knowledge about human activity at sea to enable fair and sustainable use of our ocean. Founded in 2015 through a collaboration between Oceana, SkyTruth, and Google, Global Fishing Watch became an independent non-profit organization in June 2017. Using cutting-edge technology, we create and publicly share map visualizations, data and analysis tools to enable scientific research and drive a transformation in how we manage our ocean. Our major focus is on commercial fishing because it is the most widespread human activity at sea, the most impactful on ocean health, and the most crucial for global livelihoods and food security. By 2030, we aim to monitor and visualize the impact of ocean-going vessels, both industrial and small-scale, that are responsible for the vast majority of the global seafood catch. We believe human activity at sea should be common knowledge in order to safeguard the global ocean commons for the common good of all.
The Position
The communications function is a core strategic component of Global Fishing Watch’s program, integral to generating public visibility, political support and building an international constituency for the organization and transparency in global fisheries. Global Fishing Watch’s communications is centered on driving impactful messaging, obtaining targeted media coverage and furthering engagement that promotes transparency as a fundamental component of responsible ocean stewardship.
Reporting to the senior manager of program communications, the communications manager, innovation is responsible for supporting the implementation of the organization’s global communications strategy, with a specific focus on making its technology, data and scientific research understandable, relevant and usable at scale. Positioning Global Fishing Watch as a leading authority and partner of choice for data-led transparency in ocean governance, the post-holder will directly support the delivery of the organization’s 2030 goals by translating complex science, data and technology into compelling stories and digital experiences that demonstrate real-world impact.
This position requires exceptional writing and editorial skills, including the ability to quickly understand complex scientific, technical and analytical information and translate it into clear, engaging and accurate content. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in storytelling and digital communications, with demonstrated experience engaging both expert and non-expert audiences through innovative formats, multimedia narratives and evolving digital strategies.
Working closely with our research and product development teams, the communications manager, innovation is expected to help shape narratives in project lifecycles, ensuring outputs are relevant, accessible and impact-oriented. Leading communications efforts to profile the organization’s groundbreaking research and scientific breakthroughs, the communications manager will work alongside the chief scientist and his team of researchers to spotlight our cutting-edge technology and develop data-driven stories that help map our progress to monitor all human activity at sea. They will also work closely with the product development team to identify communications opportunities that highlight use cases and demonstrate technological successes, particularly around major platform updates and product evolution.
The successful candidate will bring creativity, innovation and analytical thinking to a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. In addition to leading their own portfolio of work, the post-holder is expected to contribute to broader communications planning, supporting communications priorities as needed, and helping ensure cohesion, clarity and strategic alignment across Global Fishing Watch’s science, technology and impact storytelling.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Preferred
Please submit a CV with your relevant experiences and a cover letter conveying your interest in the position and how your previous experiences would support you to be successful in this role. We look forward to getting to know more about you!
The successful candidate will meet most, but not necessarily all, of the criteria above. If you don’t think you check all the boxes, but believe you have unique skills that make you a great fit for the role, we want to hear from you!
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Additional Information
Note: The application period for this role closes on March 18th, 2026 at 12pm EST.
Reporting to: Senior Manager, Program Communications
Manages: No
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not supported at this time.
Candidates must be authorized to work for GFW without visa sponsorship for at least two years after their start date (Estimated to be April 2026)
Individuals on student visas must be eligible for full-time employment on their visa and have valid work authorization (such as Optional Practical Training (OPT) or equivalent) that remains valid for at least two years or the duration of their contract. Candidates relying on a spouse’s visa for work authorization are not eligible, as they must independently qualify for employment.
Location: This is a remote role, but candidates must be legally authorized and based in the following countries to be considered: United States; United Kingdom; Costa Rica; Mexico; Panama; France; Ireland; Italy; Spain; Senegal
Permanent/Fixed Term/Contractor: Permanent, Open Ended
Full Time hours: Yes
Recruiting process: Recruiting Process: A cover letter along with a CV will be requested to see how your experience and interest connect to the position. We expect the cover letter to allow applicants an opportunity to explain details on how their skill set aligns with the role and provide a better understanding of their suitability for the position. If selected for consideration, the hiring process for this position will include an initial call with our Talent Acquisition team, followed by a formal 45 minute interview with 1-3 team members. Candidates advancing beyond this round will be asked to take a technical assessment and/or submit a representative code sample. Lastly, a final interview with 2-4 teams members to review your assessment and assess functional skills.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is as follows. For candidates based in:
Compensation is commensurate with experience and will vary depending on the hired candidate’s country of residence, in accordance with local laws and regulations. GFW offers pension/retirement, health and other benefits commensurate with similar level GFW employees in the country of employment. The position may be a GFW employee, an employee of our Employer of Record Partner, or a contractor depending on the country of residence.
Equal opportunities: Global Fishing Watch is an equal opportunities employer. Global Fishing Watch is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our organization and in the greater ocean management and conservation community. We believe that diverse backgrounds, skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger organization. Bringing together professionals who possess broad experiences and a spectrum of perspectives will enable us to reach our goal of improved ocean governance faster. We hire and promote qualified professionals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or parental status, national origin, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organizational goals match the urgent challenges facing our global ocean, and our mission is designed to help secure a healthy ocean for all. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of humanity’s diversity, by providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees of Global Fishing Watch and for our partners, vendors, suppliers and contractors.
Accessibility and Accommodations: We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview and need accommodations or adjustments at any stage, please let the Talent Acquisition Manager know during your initial call. We’ll do our best to support your needs. Any information you share will be kept confidential and used only to ensure you have a positive experience.
