BACKGROUND
With over 1900 members in nearly 130 countries, Climate Action Network (CAN) is one of the largest civil society movements fighting for climate justice. Climate justice cannot be separated from social and racial justice, and this forms the basis of our work. Resolving the climate crisis requires urgent transformational change at the systems level.
CAN has 24 regional and national nodes, which act as convening spaces for members and collaboration with communities at the frontlines of climate change, connecting local and national spaces with regional and global levels to help ensure that policy is shaped bottom-up by the people it is for.
We hold governments and leaders accountable to their climate pledges and demand putting people and the planet first. We bring civil society across the world together for our evidence-based policy work. In turn, we collaborate to socialise these global policies and pledges into national and local plans. We build alliances and work with movements, networks, and coalitions from local to global levels and stand in solidarity with them, as part of the wider climate movement.
CAN International (CAN-I) is the International Secretariat of the global network. We are committed to justice, equity, decoloniality, inclusion, diversity, bottom-up participatory processes, and transparency. We are looking for individuals with passion, hope, and drive to work for a better world for our current and future generations, guided by the principles of climate justice.
To achieve our objectives more effectively, we are looking for a committed and fresh digital communications officer with strong social media and creative skills to join our diverse and international team. This will be a remote and full-time position. The contract duration is for one-year initially and potentially renewable. This role has an immediate start.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creating quick, engaging digital content, such as Insta reels, TikTok videos, Bluesky and X quote cards, and templates for campaign communications toolkits.
- Gathering video and photo content at flagship events with a short turnaround for use on social media.
- Monitoring digital media and social media coverage on priority issues and actively engaging in comments online via CANI social media channels.
- Co-developing and implementing a long-term digital strategy with the CAN-I communications team.
- Supporting media relations and outputs at high profile political events.
- Supporting the rebrand of the CAN website and content management of the website.
- Co-managing the media inbox, digital inbox and general media enquiries.
- Supporting digital fundraising.
- Together with the CAN-I Communications team, provide support to address additional needs of the CAN-I Secretariat.
REQUIREMENTS
At least three years’ experience – and no more than five years – in digital media and/or journalism working in an organisation – not necessarily not-for-profit, or equivalent academic/vocational experience in digital journalism, social media or communications.
- Proven digital expertise, preferably a digital native who is active online.
- Excellent working knowledge and experience of using social media platforms.
- Proficient English writing skills.
- Design and photo editing skills on, for example, Photoshop, Adobe, and Canva for the production of digital products.
- Intermediate video capturing and editing skills for social media videos.
- Proven track record of communicating complex or technical issues in creative, simple terms.
- Paid promotion experience for platforms such as LinkedIn.
- Great communication and coordination skills with great attention to detail.
- Understanding of civil society priorities in the climate justice movement.
- Comfortable with basic website coding and backend website management.
JOB-RELATED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Comfortable and confident in taking initiative and working independently and proactively.
- Organised and able to work to manage tasks and meet deadlines.
- Cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in different socio-cultural contexts.
- Experienced in working remotely and using IT tools, as part of a diverse and international team.
- Strong identification with CAN’s values, including but not limited to transparency, honesty, inclusiveness, empathy, solidarity, and respect.
IT SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Computer skills: advanced competence in MS Office and project management tools, e.g. Slack.
- Knowledge of communication tools like Mailchimp, WordPress and social media tools.
- Knowledge of media monitoring tools will be an advantage.
- Ability to coordinate meetings and work plans in a virtual environment.
LANGUAGE ABILITY
- Fluency in spoken and written English required
- Any additional language will be an advantage
TRAVEL
- Ability to frequently travel internationally for 2-3 weeks at a time, if and as required
Location: Flexible, Remote
Contract type: 1 year, with extension depending on performance and funding
Capacity: 100% of time worked
Salary range: Up to €35,000 p.a. (all inclusive)
HOW TO APPLY
Please fill out this Application Form and attach your CV and cover letter, as mentioned in the form. The deadline for applications is September 22nd, 12pm UTC. Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Please, no telephone or email inquiries. Based on the expected large interest in this position and limited capacity, only candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.
CAN is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to make positions accessible to all regardless of race, nationality, ethnicity, age, disability, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or identity, religion, marital or parental status, etc.
