Alex Batka

About Alex Batka

Good communication is key for every business and individual. Whether you’re dealing with a website, a book, a personal essay, or a social media component, getting to the point and staying on message is essential. That’s where I enter. I am a writer and editor who enjoys helping individuals and teams communicate their ideas in a clean and powerful way. I currently work at World Wildlife Fund for the Global Science Program. Environmental issues, especially climate change, are my passion and helping others understand their complexity through strong communication is my goal. Specialties: strategic communications, content development, project management, writing, editing, branding, social media, grant management, and resume development

Experience

1. Senior Specialist, Global Science

   World Wildlife Fund

   Oct 2018 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Develops communications strategies and campaigns for science products and outputs that amplify science thought leadership across WWF and partner channelsManages the editorial and production calendar for WWF\'s Global Science team, ensuring editorial alignment with WWF’s overarching prioritiesProvides editorial and production support across all team projects, including copy editing, vendor relationship management, contract creation, copyright guidance, and other advice as neededResearches, writes, and edits content highlighting science successes for the WWF-US website, social media channels, and two science-focused newsletters Tracks and reports on science peer-reviewed publications across the organization

Education

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  Bachelor of Arts, English

  2007 — 2011

• The George Washington University

  Master of Professional Studies, Publishing

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Creative Writing
• Community Outreach
• Powerpoint
• Blogging
• Audio Editing
• Customer Service
• Research
• Wordpress
• Animal Care
• Microsoft Office
• Google Docs
• Publications
• Copy Editing
• Social Media
• International Development
• Email Marketing
• Ap Style
• Writing
• Wikis
• Problem Solving
• Program Management
• Mac
• Publishing
• Team Leadership
• Newsletters
• Nonprofits
• Critical Thinking
• Fundraising
• Writing Skills
• Innovation
• Editing