Corporate Campaign Communications Consultant

Freelancing, Voll- oder Teilzeit · Remote

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 Corporate Campaign Communications Consultant.

The Corporate Communications Consultant will work with the Communications team to support the Corporate Finance and Utilities (CFU) strand of our campaign, which includes sub-campaigns focused on the tech sector, energy utilities, financial institutions, and the steel sector. The Corporate Communications Consultant will assist with the communications strategy and implementation of the campaign launch, liaising with partners, media and external service providers as required. The successful candidate will be part of the BFF secretariat team, reporting to the Senior Communications Manager and working closely with the Corporate Finance and Utilities campaign team.

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

Position: Corporate Campaign Communications Consultant
Preferable start date: 15 November 2024
Employment type: 8 month part-time (80% of a full time position) freelance contract, with the possibility of a renewal.
Locations we hire in: any European country.

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

Your responsibilities

Develop the communication strategy for the area of our campaign focusing on corporations, financial institutions and power utilities.
Collaborate with campaigners and the communications team to identify effective ways to influence these stakeholders and craft compelling narratives that resonate with them.
Conduct audience analysis to identify which audiences have influence over these stakeholders, leveraging external providers as needed to gain insights and enhance our approach.
Monitor media discourse related to corporations, financial institutions, utilities, and the steel sector to identify newsworthy issues and campaign opportunities.
Create communication materials, including press releases, briefings, media responses, messaging guidelines, Q&As, factsheets, and reports. Coordinate with BFF secretariat colleagues, partners, and allies.
Manage media relations for our CFU initiatives, ensuring effective outreach and engagement.
Keep the BFF partner network informed and engaged in CFU campaign developments by producing communication updates and resource packs that they can use to amplify our messages.
Collaborate with the BFF secretariat's social media manager and digital officer to create copy, visuals, reports, and social media graphics that effectively communicate our campaign goals.
Lead CFU communication efforts during key moments, events, and reports, ensuring a unified and impactful message.
Provide input and targeted support to the European Fossil Free Steel Network (EFFSN) on communications strategies for the steel sector transition, ensuring alignment with our broader campaign objectives.

Your profile

Required skills & experience

At least 5 years of experience in communications for civil society organisations on climate or energy issues.
Proven experience in developing communications and media strategies, with a track record of crafting compelling narratives that target the energy, finance, or tech sectors.
Strategic thinking which can be applied to prioritising and maximising overall campaign impact.
Strong understanding of media and digital content best practices.
Excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills, with the ability to produce high-quality content in English.
Able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Experience of working with Google Drive and Microsoft platforms.
Highly organised and experienced in project management.
Comfortable working remotely with diverse teams from various countries, cultures, and backgrounds.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Passionate about promoting a healthy, environmentally friendly, and equitable society.

Desirable skills & experience

Knowledge of the energy, tech and or finance sector is a plus.
Good understanding of the energy transition, including its political and economic context in Europe.

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 in Europe 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, a writing sample and a one-page cover letter in English by 25 October 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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