Communications Officer – Video & Social Media Content Producer

About the role

Join a mission‑driven climate innovation team focused on accelerating the transition to net‑zero emissions by 2050. You will turn complex research, technical insights and policy developments into engaging digital stories, primarily for YouTube and LinkedIn, while working remotely from Switzerland with occasional travel across Europe.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the editorial calendar in collaboration with the Head of Communications, aligning content with research releases, events and organisational priorities.
• Create, adapt and publish social media posts for YouTube, LinkedIn and other priority channels, tailoring formats to diverse audiences.
• Produce video explainers from concept to completion, including story outlines, scripts, filming, editing, audio, captions and graphics.
• Repurpose existing research, interviews and event recordings into shorter videos and platform‑specific content.
• Test new storytelling formats, hooks, titles and thumbnails to boost audience engagement and discoverability.
• Monitor performance data, audience feedback and social media trends to refine future content.
• Support occasional paid social media campaigns within agreed budgets.

Required profile

• Strong portfolio demonstrating end‑to‑end video production for social media, with at least two video examples.
• Excellent written and spoken English and ability to translate technical information into clear, engaging stories.
• Experience collaborating with experts to make complex climate, technology and policy topics accessible.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to manage deadlines and editorial workflows in an international team.
• Genuine interest in climate action, clean technology and net‑zero transition.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or equivalent video editing software, including audio editing and captioning.
• Confident filming and interviewing skills with ability to capture clear sound on location.
• Working knowledge of social media publishing, community management and basic analytics.
• Experience with Hootsuite, Meltwater or similar publishing and monitoring tools (optional but advantageous).
• Basic graphic design skills (optional).

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus applicable allowances and post‑adjustment.
• Primarily remote working arrangement with occasional European travel.
• Full‑time position (option for 80% work schedule) on an initial two‑year fixed‑term contract, with intention to extend.
• Opportunity to make complex climate and clean‑technology topics accessible to wider audiences.
• Collaboration with an international, multidisciplinary team across several European countries.