Global Communications Specialist

The Senior Global Communications Specialist will lead on the day-to-day media implementation of 350.org’s communications strategies in support of 350’s global campaigns and organising. Working closely with regional communications teams to develop strong country- and region-specific media opportunities and support the delivery of 350.org communications strategies. As a grassroots organisation we tell simple, powerful stories that cut through a crowded media landscape. This is a fast-paced job which often requires juggling multiple tasks simultaneously, often tackling several issues in parallel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Media Strategy: Collaborate on designing and delivering strategic communications plans
• Media relations: Further develop media relations and maintain media contacts lists
• Media materials: Develop media materials such as press releases, briefings, as well as digital and multimedia materials where possible and relevant
• Media engagement: Monitor media and engage with issues relevant for 350.org’s work
• Media Analysis: Perform media analysis of key global campaign moments to inform communications strategies
• Management: Support regional communications staff and oversee short term communications contractors
• Internal collaboration: Collaborate internally to develop alignment between 350.org’s global and regional communications
• Public Engagement: Understand 350.org’s history, campaigns, and theory of social change, and keep current with basic climate science and policy

Experience and Competencies:

• Job knowledge: At least four (4) years of experience in communications, advocacy for international campaigns
• Public engagement: Understanding of the global media landscape, in particular key publications and outlets for environmental and climate change news
• Ability to integrate justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in day to day work
• Proficiency in a language other than English (Spanish/Portuguese preferred)

Work Environment: This role is a remote working opportunity, attendance at global climate summits, forums, or actions will occasionally be requested, based on geographic location or work capacity needs.

Travel: This role will require occasional international travel.