Communications Manager, Climate, Economics and Finance Program at World Resources Institute (WRI)

What will you do:

Communications Strategy (30%):

• Oversee programmatic communications for the team within the Climate, Economics and Finance Program focused on helping transition countries to climate-resilient, nature-positive and low-carbon development pathways
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify key actors and key levers of change in target countries
• Support engagement efforts with key decision makers—through both public and private channels
• Determine which tactics are most impactful (and within budget) to inform and influence specific audiences
• Facilitate close collaboration with communications colleagues across WRI’s country offices, ensuring that the global program is amplifying their work and vice versa

Communications Outreach (60%): -

• Develop key messages, talking points, and communication materials to support programmatic initiatives and advocacy efforts
• Manage high-level events and speaking engagements
• Lead on communication materials, including op-eds, blog posts, media advisories, email blasts and more
• Support media engagement in coordination with the media team
• Contribute to the management of the Climate, Economics and Finance Program's online presence, including website content, social media, and email marketing
• Work closely with program, research and other communication teams to produce materials and products to advance goals of WRI’s Climate, Economics and Finance Program
• Collaborate with WRI’s core communication team on media, social media, web, design, and more
• Track and evaluate metrics of success, and adapt strategies to grow and improve outreach results

Staff Management (10%): -

• Oversee one or more communications staff
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills by delegating tasks efficiently, setting clear expectations, and empowering staff to take ownership of their responsibilities while maintaining accountability for results
• Foster a supportive and inclusive work environment by actively listening to staff concerns, providing constructive feedback, and promoting open communication channels
• Implement effective performance evaluation systems to recognize achievements, identify areas for improvement, and facilitate professional development opportunities for team members

What will you need:

• Education: You have completed a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, environmental studies, or related field
• Experience: You have a minimum of 7 years of experience in communications, public relations, or related roles, with a focus on climate policy, adaptation, economics, development, just transitions, and/or behavior change issues
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a track record of producing persuasive and impactful content
• Proven experience in developing and implementing successful communication strategies and/or advocacy campaigns at a large organization or network
• Strong project management skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Technical knowledge of economics and/or international environmental issues is a plus
• Experience working on visual communications (directly or by overseeing consultants) is a plus
• Demonstrated expertise in orchestrating campaigns focused on influencing policymakers and other national-level stakeholders is a plus
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders across time zones and cultures
• Experience working with or in emerging economies is a plus
• Strong networks in the international climate community (governments, CSOs, donors) is a plus
• Commitment to the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Languages: Fluent in English with additional languages a bonus