Digital and Engagement Officer - Contractor

Role’s responsibilities
CIR is looking for an energetic, creative and outward-facing Digital and Engagement Officer to manage and grow our digital presence while helping to raise our profile among policymakers, think tanks, journalists and others working in international affairs.

This is a varied, hands-on role. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of CIR’s digital channels: creating content, sharpening our voice, increasing engagement and finding new ways to bring our research and impact to life.

You will also be one of CIR’s representatives in London. You will attend relevant events, build relationships across Westminster and the wider policy community, and identify opportunities for CIR and its experts to contribute to important conversations.

The balance between digital communications and external engagement will vary from week to week. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable producing a compelling social media post and introducing themselves to someone at a policy event.

Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Proven track record of developing and delivering engaging digital content across multiple platforms.
• Strong, intuitive understanding of social media, online culture and what makes digital content effective.
• Experience managing and maintaining a website for maximum engagement.
• Understanding of UK politics, public policy and international affairs and a genuine interest in developing this.
• Understanding of how media operate in the UK, and a willingness to grow a network of media contacts.
• Confidence and enthusiasm to attend events, meet new people and build professional relationships.
• Strong editorial judgement, including the ability to communicate responsibly about sensitive or fast-moving subjects.
• Creativity and an eye for strong presentation and visual storytelling.
• The ability to organise your own workload and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, collaborative and resourceful approach.
• Ability to make strategic suggestions and share creative ideas and to follow through on these.
• Ability to be regularly present in London and attend occasional early-morning or evening events

Desirable Criteria

• Existing network of journalists and media outlets.