Senior Communications Associate, Content and Editing - London, United Kingdom - Climate Policy Initiative

Climate Policy Initiative

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

CPI is looking for a senior communications associate to join our global communications team.

You will lead communications efforts for a portion of our growing sustainable finance programs, as well as be primarily responsible for editing across all our programs.

You will report to the Global Head of Communications and will closely collaborate with communications, analyst, leadership, and operations colleagues around the world.

You will also work with external stakeholders including funders, investors, partner NGOs, and media.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following and other duties as assigned:

Develop and carry out integrated, external communications strategies that are aligned with directly influencing the intended audience and have measurable KPIs
Guide content development from concept to publication—including storyboards, key messaging, structure, and editing—of CPI research products, presentations, opeds, and other written content
Provide training and editorial guidance across the communications and program teams to ensure content is highquality, error free, relatable, engaging, and elevates the CPI brand
Maintain and evolve CPI's inhouse style guide, and ensure adherence to brand, editorial style, and citation standards
Maintain and evolve a repository of talking points that summarizes CPI's body of work and addresses current issues in climate finance and policy
Support internal communications that builds cohesion and reinforces CPI's positive and inspiring culture
Help with content taxonomy, keywords, and tagging to ensure web content is optimized for search indexing and discovery
Occasionally lead or help with media relations, including identifying outlets and placing stories in toptier business, financial, and energy sector media

COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Ability to turn economic and finance analysis into engaging and accessible insights for investors, policymakers, and other stakeholders
Impeccable English writing and editing skills, including a proven ability to turn technical content drafted by researchers and analysts into compelling copy in a variety of formats, from long research reports to short policy briefs, blogs, and opeds
Expertise in message crafting, content restructuring, and copyediting (fluency in AP Style is not a requirement but will be highly beneficial)
Proven record of excellent writing and editing demonstrated in a professional portfolio
Independent worker and strategic thinker, who learns quickly and can successfully navigate uncharted territory
Polished, diplomatic interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships in a crosscultural, global working environment that inspires, motivates, and influences highlydiscerning team members
Outstanding organizational, project management, and prioritization skills, capable of managing deliverables and influencing people across locations to overcome barriers, meet deadlines, and achieve project goals
Ability to work flexibly and with a solutionsoriented approach, under pressure, and on tight deadlines
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel are heavily used on a daily basis)
Some experience with social media and online content campaign development, execution, and analysis, as well as experience with relevant tools, including WordPress, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Mailchimp, Hootsuite, or equivalents
Some experience with media outreach and public relations. Financial and business press experience will be especially beneficial.
Minimum of seven years of experience demonstrating increased responsibility with the above competencies and attributes. We understand that people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. If you believe you have the transferable skills necessary to fulfill the above responsibilities of this role, we encourage you to apply.

TO APPLY

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION HERE

The cover letter should outline why you want to work with CPI and how your skills and experience align with the position requirements.

The writing sample(s) can be provided as external links or uploaded as additional pages in your CV.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Pay range:
GBP 45,000 - GBP 75,000

Climate Policy Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and committed to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization.