About the ECF and GSCC

The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is a major philanthropic initiative working to help tackle the climate crisis by fostering the development of a net-zero emission society at the national, European and global level.

We support over 1.000 partner organisations to carry out activities that drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement, contribute to the public debate on climate action and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.

The ECF brings together diverse perspectives and backgrounds to find the best innovative solutions to tackle climate change. We are focusing on engaging and hiring great people from a wide diversity of backgrounds to strengthen the cause. If you share our values of respect, innovation, and collaboration, join us.

The advertised position is with the Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC) – a global network of communications professionals in the field of climate, energy and nature. GSCC is a collaborative project hosted by the ECF.

Through our work, we try to contribute to a world with a safe and stable climate for current and future generations. We hope to build broad support for just, inclusive, and equitable solutions to the climate crisis.

Our philanthropically funded work focuses on media debate and public discourse at the global level and in major economies across Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia and the Americas. We support a diverse range of partners across sectors and geographies, helping them add their voices, views, and insights to the conversation.

About the role

As Communications Associate, you are responsible for coming up with effective digital strategies and tools for best implementation, well aligned with the goals of GSCC South Korea. This will require skill sets to use social and digital media to build and sustain engagement with key audiences. You’ll oversee social media channels, produce and upload content across digital channels, conduct reporting on the performance of digital content, and coordinate with digital campaigning colleagues internationally as well as with partner organisations.

Key responsibilities

· Develop strategies / plans and schedules for integrated digital media campaigns;

· Use online advertising tools to drive and deepen engagement for target audiences;

· Conduct content testing to determine which messages drive engagement;

· Content sourcing and creation;

· Create, source, and publish written and visual content to drive engagement and participation with target audiences, and meet other communication needs;

· Liaise with translators and authors as required;

· Assist and advise campaign partners on digital marketing activities;

· Social listening and analysis;

· Undertake social listening and data analysis on behalf of the campaign;

· Suggest messaging recommendations based on the outcomes of this research;

· Work with vendors and freelancers who can support some of the key tasks mentioned above.

Experience and competencies

· Significant professional experience working in communication or marketing at news media or advertising agencies

· Knowledge of trends in the use of digital tools such as Facebook and Google ads to engage key audiences;

· Basic graphic design and writing skills;

· Good knowledge and understanding of issues around climate change;

· Native Korean speaker, with a good understanding of English. Knowledge of other Asian languages is a plus;

· Willingness to learn;

· A team player and a natural collaborator with high levels of self-motivation and a passion for excellence, used to working flexibly at fast pace in remote settings and across time-zones;

· Willingness and ability to travel and work unusual hours from time to time, due to the challenges of being part of a global team;

· The disposition to work with colleagues in a high-trust community of peers and a commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach and a spirit of generosity and mutual support.

What we offer

· The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, international group of individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with ambition and a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work

· A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself

· A full-time consultant contract for one year, with a possible renewal after one year

Location

· Flexible within South Korea. Negotiable, some domestic and international travel required. You must have the right to work in your location.

Start date

· As soon as possible

How to apply

Please upload below in English:

- CV

- short cover letter expressing your motivation for this role

All applications will be treated confidentially. We will store your information in our internal database unless you specifically request otherwise.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We strongly encourage candidates from historically disadvantaged or marginalised groups to apply.