Communications Officer – Video & Social Media Content Producer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Report to the Head of Communications and collaborate with cleantech analysts, policy officers, and the communications team.

• Maintain the editorial calendar, strategize content, draft posts, and oversee workflows that align with publications and events.

• Create and publish posts on priority channels, tailoring content for various audiences.

• Coordinate technical reviews, secure editorial approvals, and facilitate content collaborations.

• Support occasional paid promotions in line with established plans and budgets.

• Develop and produce YouTube explainers and social media videos, managing the process from conceptual ideas to story outlines, scripts, interviews, filming, and editing.

• Ensure clear audio, accurate captions, and suitable graphics are delivered.

• Edit footage into shorter segments and repurpose research, events, interviews, and existing footage into content tailored for different platforms.

• Experiment with formats, hooks, titles, thumbnails, and distribution methods informed by performance data.

• Monitor content performance, track social media trends, and leverage audience feedback and viewing data to enhance future content.

⛳️ Requirements

• A robust social media video portfolio showcasing the ability to take content from concept through filming and editing to publication.

• Sound judgment in storytelling, pacing, thumbnail design, and title creation.

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or similar editing software, including skills in audio editing, captioning, and adapting footage for various formats.

• Strong interviewing skills, including the ability to capture usable sound on location and assist subject-matter experts in clear communication.

• Exceptional English writing and communication skills.

• Capability to collaborate with experts to accurately explain technical topics.

• Familiarity with social publishing, community management, and basic analytics.

• Ability to meet deadlines while working within an international team.

• A passion for climate, technology, and innovation.

• Relevant experience gained from employment, freelance work, or independently produced projects.

• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for filming at events, conducting interviews, and visiting industrial sites in Europe.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Applicable allowances, including post adjustment.

• Opportunity to work from home.

• Preference for full-time work; an 80% arrangement may be considered.

• Contract may be extended after two years.