Insurance Digital Communications & Campaigns Contractor (Part-Time) at Ekō
Worldwide
€0.035k - €0.04k
<h1><strong>Digital Communications & Campaigns Contractor (Part-Time)</strong></h1> <h2><strong>About the role</strong></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ekō is looking for a Digital Communications & Campaigns Contractor to support the digital communications work of the Insure Our Future (IOF) network, a global coalition campaigning to end insurance support for fossil fuel expansion and advance climate justice.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Working closely with the Campaign Director and partners across the network, you will help manage social media channels, coordinate content across multiple campaign workstreams, amplify partner actions, and contribute to digital campaigning efforts that increase public pressure on insurance industry targets.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is an ideal role for someone who combines strong social media and content creation skills with a solid understanding of advocacy and campaigning. You are a strategic communicator who can translate complex issues into engaging content, work across diverse international partners, and help build narratives that move audiences and decision-makers to action.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You don’t need to be an expert in climate justice, fossil fuels, or insurance. We are looking for a strong digital communicator who can learn more on insurance and LNG. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is a remote, part-time contractor position for an initial 6-month period, with the possibility of renewal and/or increased hours subject to funding. Candidates should be able to work within time zones spanning Europe to India. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Compensation is competitive and will be determined based on a combination of experience, seniority, and where you live. (For some context: this position in Italy would pay €35-€40 per hour depending on experience, seniority, and location. In other regions, compensation will be adjusted for local currency and local market rates.) </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to racial equity and social justice. </span></p> <h2><strong>What you'll do</strong></h2> <h3><strong>Digital Communications & Social Media (50%)</strong></h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Manage and grow the Insure Our Future social media channels, including LinkedIn and Instagram.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Create engaging digital content, including social media posts, graphics briefs, short-form videos, campaign explainers, blogs, website content, and other communications materials.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Maintain a consistent publishing calendar and content cadence across channels.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Work with creative agencies, designers, and content producers to develop campaign materials.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Monitor trends, identify opportunities, and recommend content that strengthens campaign visibility and audience engagement.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Support occasional paid digital advertising activities where relevant.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Track performance metrics and use insights to improve content effectiveness and audience growth.</span></li> </ul> <h3><strong>Coalition Communications & Partner Coordination (30%)</strong></h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Coordinate with partners across multiple working groups to identify communications opportunities and content needs.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Amplify partner actions, reports, events, media moments, and campaign activities across coalition channels.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Help ensure message consistency and narrative alignment across the network.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Support the development of shared communications plans around key campaign moments.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Manage website updates, including publishing blogs, reports, statements, and press releases.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Balance competing priorities across multiple working groups while maintaining strong relationships with partners.</span></li> </ul> <h3><strong>Campaign Support (20%)</strong></h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Contribute to digital campaign strategy for priority insurance targets and campaign moments.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Support the development and delivery of online actions, including petitions, supporter mobilisations, and digital advocacy tactics.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Assist with campaign communications around policy announcements, insurer decisions, AGMs, reports, and days of action.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Work closely with campaign leads to identify opportunities where digital communications can increase pressure on targets and strengthen public engagement.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Support media-facing moments through content production, amplification, and rapid-response communications.</span></li> </ul> <h2><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience managing social media channels for advocacy, campaigning, nonprofit, or mission-driven organisations.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience creating content for different digital audiences and platforms.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Understanding of digital campaigning, public mobilisation, and narrative change strategies.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience coordinating communications across multiple stakeholders, partners, or organisations.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and respond quickly to emerging opportunities.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience working remotely with international teams and partners.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent written English.</span></li> </ul> <h2><strong>Big pluses</strong></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We know that no one can bring every skill to the role. You will likely bring several of the following:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience working on climate, environmental, corporate accountability, or social justice campaigns.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience producing short-form video content for social media.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience developing content for professional audiences on LinkedIn or similar platforms.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Familiarity with digital advertising and audience targeting.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience managing websites and content management systems.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience analysing social media and digital engagement data.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience supporting coalition-based campaigns involving multiple partner organisations.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Understanding of the insurance industry, fossil fuel finance, or climate policy.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience working across multiple time zones and international advocacy networks.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Speaking another language, especially French, Spanish or Bahasa.</span></li> </ul> <h2><strong>Success in this role</strong></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Success will be measured through a combination of:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Growth and engagement of coalition digital audiences.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Increased visibility of partner campaigns and actions.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong and consistent digital communications across coalition channels.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Contribution to campaign objectives and target pressure strategies.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Quality, creativity, and timeliness of content production.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Positive feedback from coalition partners and funders.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to identify and respond to strategic opportunities that advance campaign goals.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to effectively balance competing priorities across working groups and campaign moments.</span></li> </ul> <h2><strong>How to apply</strong></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We don't find cover letters particularly useful in understanding how people work. Instead, please submit </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">the following: </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Your resume/CV;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Your answers to the questions below;</span></li> </ul> <h3><strong>Application questions</strong></h3> <ol> <li><strong> Why are you interested in this role?</strong><strong><br></strong><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">(Suggested word limit: 200 words)</span></em></li> <li><strong> Share an example of a digital communications project, campaign, or social media initiative that you helped deliver. What was your role, what content did you create, and what impact did it have? Please share examples of digital content you have created or managed (these may include social media campaigns, videos, newsletters, blogs, websites, digital advocacy content, or other communications materials). </strong><strong><br></strong><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">(Suggested word limit: 300 words)</span></em></li> <li><strong> If you were managing the communications channels of a global climate campaign coalition, what would be your top three priorities during your first three months?</strong><strong><br></strong><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">(Suggested word limit: 300 words)</span></em></li> </ol> <p> </p> <p> </p>
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