Job Description: Communications Officer (Global Liaison)Position: Communications OfficerLocation: Edinburgh Reports to: MDType: Full-time 6 Months Initial ContractJob SummaryMake a real difference - Save the PlanetWe are seeking a dynamic and skilled Communications Officer to lead and manage our global communications efforts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with organisations around the world, stakeholders, and partners, ensuring that our messages are effectively communicated across a wide range of audiences. This role requires a deep understanding of cross-cultural communication, international media landscapes, and the ability to coordinate efforts across multiple time zones.Key Responsibilities • Stimulate Emission Elimination Plans: The most important role will be to help Civil Society and NGOs around the world prepare alternative emission elimination plans to those prepared by their own government. • Global Communications Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive global communications strategy that aligns with the organisation’s mission and objectives. • Liaison and Partnership Building: Act as the main point of contact between the organisation and key international partners, NGOs. • Content Creation and Dissemination: Create, curate, and distribute high-quality content across various platforms, including press releases, blogs, newsletters, social media, and reports, ensuring relevance to international audiences. • Media Relations: Build and maintain relationships with international media outlets. Develop and pitch stories to increase global visibility and manage media inquiries in a timely manner. • Public Relations and Crisis Management: Monitor and respond to any issues or crises that may impact the organisation’s reputation globally, ensuring consistent and clear messaging. • Cross-Cultural Communication: Adapt communication materials for different regional, cultural, and linguistic contexts while maintaining consistency in the brand message. • Event Coordination: Plan and coordinate global virtual and in-person events, webinars, and conferences, ensuring seamless communication and participation across regions. • Monitoring and Reporting: Track and evaluate the success of communications efforts through metrics and feedback, reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management. • Digital Presence: Manage the organisation’s online presence.Skills and Qualifications • Degree in Communications, Journalism, International Relations, or a related field. • 3+ years of experience in global communications, public relations, or a related role. • Proven experience in cross-cultural communication and ability to tailor messages for different regions and audiences. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English (additional languages are highly desirable). • Strong networking skills with the ability to build and maintain international relationships. • Ability to manage media relations with global outlets and handle media crises professionally. • Familiarity with global media landscapes, specifically civil society and NGOs. • Proficiency in digital communication tools (social media platforms, content management systems, email marketing tools, etc.). • Crisis management skills and the ability to communicate effectively under pressure. • Flexibility to work across different time zones and willingness to travel if necessary.Personal Attributes • Global Mindset: Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and regions. • Strategic Thinker: Ability to see the bigger picture. • Adaptability: Willingness to adjust strategies based on feedback and evolving global landscapes. • Collaborative: Ability to work well in a team. • Proactive: A self-starter who can identify communication opportunities and act on them.How to ApplyPlease submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this position to info@oceancooling.org
