Social Media Manager

Permanent employee, Full-time · Remote, Germany (Berlin), Germany (Hamburg), Turkey, Germany (NRW), Greece, Germany, Portugal, Italy, Spain

Who we are

Beyond Fossil Fuels (BFF) is an alliance of civil society groups committed to transforming the European energy sector. We strive for a just transition to a fossil-free, fully renewables-based power system that protects our climate and people. This campaign is supported by a BFF secretariat, with staff spread across Europe.

We’re excited to introduce a new role. The Social Media Manager is responsible for administering Beyond Fossil Fuels' social media accounts, creating original copy, graphics and video for our digital comms channels (e.g. social media, website and newsletters) that will help establish the credibility of BFF's brand voice and grow our campaign’s presence and digital influence.

If you are passionate about the difference civil society can make in the energy transition, and are an experienced social media manager, we want to hear from you.

Position: Social Media Manager
Preferable start date: 1 November 2024
Employment type: full-time, permanent staff contract
Locations we hire in: Germany, Greece, Poland, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal. Turkey or other European country freelance contract possible

Please note that we do not have the resources to relocate candidates to Europe from outside the continent.

Your responsibilities

Social Media

Design and implement BFF’s social media strategy in alignment with our overarching communications strategy, ensuring consistency of brand voice and alignment with our campaign values and objectives
Generate, edit, and publish engaging content (e.g. original copy, graphics, short videos and news commentary) on a daily basis that supports and enhances the reach and impact of our campaign
Act as the voice of the brand across all channels, writing copy for posts, community responses and video scripts, while maintaining consistent brand tone of voice and aesthetic
Set specific digital targets and conduct regular reporting, learning from the findings and adjusting efforts accordingly
Develop and manage content calendars for social media and newsletters and schedule all content across relevant channels
Drive organic follower growth, reach, and engagement
Collaborate with other BFF secretariat comms colleagues, teams and BFF coalition partners and allies to ensure message consistency
Plan and execute targeted paid social media promotions
Work closely with partner organisations to support timely and strategic communication interventions and joint digital media efforts
Select and work strategically with content creators aligned with our values and objectives
Support rapid response communications, including rapid outreach and mobilisation activities, such as targeted social media campaigns
Monitor the pulse of energy industry and political conversations, which is critical to crafting timely response messages
Stay up-to-date with and be responsive to emerging content trends, newsworthy topics and platform tools. Monitor platforms regularly to identify opportunities for reactive content, and cultural commentary and ensure the social media strategy evolves with technological and cultural shifts
Propose and implement new features to increase brand awareness and credibility

Digital Content

Create engaging visuals for social media, website and newsletter, such as infographics, carousels, quote cards, etc. (e.g. using Canva)
Create lo-fi content, from memes to TikTok videos
Work closely with partner organisations and external service providers to produce audiovisual content
Help maintain and develop the campaign’s visual identity

Your profile

Required skills & experience

At least five years of experience working for energy, climate or environment civil society organisations as a social media manager
Comprehensive understanding of the energy transition, including its political and economic context in Europe
Outstanding written, verbal, and social copywriting skills in English, with a strong command of grammar, punctuation, and style
Capable of working independently and collaboratively on content ideation and execution
Experience in managing content calendars and scheduling posts
Proven track record of driving organic follower growth and engagement
Expertise in identifying and capitalising on social media trends and news
Skilled in influencer management
Familiarity with social listening and social media insights tools
Highly organised and capable of balancing multiple priorities
Confident working remotely with a broad range of people from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds
Strong attention to detail
Passionate about promoting a healthy, environmentally friendly, and fair society

Desirable skills & experience

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or field related to BFF’s areas of work
Fluent in other European languages
Professional training in social media management
Ability to create engaging, lo-fi content for various social media platforms

Why us?

How we support our team

We offer competitive compensation packages tailored to each region
Flexible work policy: We empower our team to work when and where they are most productive with our flexible work policy
Training budget: We have a dedicated training budget for each team member
Team building: We prioritise building connections with an annual team retreat
Feedback: We foster a culture of growth with regular performance reviews and feedback
Commuting and home working: We make work easier by covering commuting costs in Berlin and providing support for remote work in other European locations

At Beyond Fossil Fuels, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of our success, and we are dedicated to building a culture that reflects these values.

If this opportunity sounds exciting to you, please apply via our online application form with a short CV and a one-page cover letter in English by 20 September 2024.

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About us

We, Beyond Fossil Fuels (BFF), are an alliance of passionate civil society groups committed to transforming the European energy sector. We strive for a just transition to a fossil-free, fully renewables-based energy system that protects people, nature, and our planet. As an independent campaign, we are driven by a fierce dedication to ending our reliance on coal by 2030 and fossil gas by 2035 with a focus on the power sector. With your help, we can create a brighter, cleaner, and more equitable future for all.

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