Digital Content Specialist, South Asia
TheInstitute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis(IEEFA) is seeking a talented Digital Content Specialist to run our South Asia social media channels and support our South Asia research team in producing high-quality,engagingand interactive content.
The Digital Content Specialist in South Asia will own the day-to-day management of IEEFA South Asia's social media presence and work closely with the South Asia communications team to help elevate the design and accessibility of the organization's work. This role may also berequiredto support other regions where IEEFA operates. The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker with attention to detail and a strong background in social media management, digital content creation, report formatting, and multimedia production, bringing a proactive approach and 'can do' attitude to help increase the impact and timeliness of the team's work.
This role requires self-motivation, the ability to multitask, and the ability to work independently without continuous supervision. As part of a remote team in India, the successful candidate will need to communicate effectively with other team members over a variety of mediums (video calls, Signal, G-suite,ClickUp, etc.), feel comfortable raising issues or questions along the way, and provide insights into their work.
IEEFA is a rapidly growing NGO / not-for-profit that conducts research and analysis on financial and economic issues related to energy markets, trends, and policies. Headquartered in the United States, IEEFA has a team of 70+ analysts and communications personnellocatedin 15 countries across the globe. IEEFA produces a significant volume of original research, as well as ongoing analysis and reports on issues affecting energy industries. Our major research reports, daily analysis, press coverage, and other resources can be found on our website:www.ieefa.org
Responsibilities
Social media and content (core)
- ManageIEEFASouth Asia's social media accounts including scheduling,publishingand community engagement.
- Write platform-appropriate social media captions and design visually appealing creatives, translating IEEFA research into clear,accurateand engaging posts.
- Ensure social media captions are British English and follow IEEFA's style guide.
- Design compelling, data-driven social media creatives on Canva thatprioritisecharts, infographics, and visual storytelling across both static and motion design while following IEEFA's brand guidelines.
- Build andmaintaina social media content calendar aligned with the South Asia publication pipeline and relevant news moments, in coordination with analysts and the communications team.
- Edit and produce short-form videos for social media and digital campaigns.
- Monitor and report on social media performance, using analytics to refine content and inform regional communications strategy.
Design and publications
- Design and format IEEFA publications and reports in Adobe InDesign and MS word, ensuring consistency with brand and style guidelines, including providing cover when the lead designer is on leave.
- Collaborate with analysts and the communications team to distil complex technical information into clear,accessibleand engaging content.
Supporting responsibilities
- Support the design,layoutand dissemination of email newsletters (HubSpot or similar tools).
- Assistwith the management of the South Asia region's website content for reports and related collateral, including creation of landing pages and content publishing.
- Contribute to global and regional communications initiatives and projects asrequired.
- Commitment to IEEFA's mission to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable,diverseand profitable energy economy.
Required Qualifications
- 2-5 years of experience in digital content creation, graphic design, or communications.
- Demonstrated experience managingorganisationalsocial media accounts (LinkedIn,Youtube, and X), including familiarity with scheduling and analytics tools.
- Bachelor's degree in design, communications, media,orrelated fields.
- Proficiencyin Canva, Adobe InDesign, MSwordand basic video editing software.
- Familiarity with HubSpot or other newsletter / email marketing platforms.
- Strong writing and editing skills in British English, with a proven ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
- Strong attention to detail andorganisationalskills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to work autonomously and in a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to work remotely while liaising with IEEFA analysts and the communications team globally using online platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience creating motion graphics or animations for digital platforms.
- Knowledge of CMS platforms (Drupal, WordPress, or similar).
- Interest or familiarity with energy, climate, or sustainability topics.
Compensation
Full-time 12-month fixed-term employment contract with theoptionof extension by mutual agreement andmarket-competitiveremuneration. Pay rates are also based on education, skill, experience level, and internal equity.
Work Schedule
Full-time,40 hours/week, with occasional evening or weekend work asrequired.
Travel
Some travel isrequired. All team members attend IEEFA's annual conference and team retreat.
Physical Demand and Work Environment.
Must be able to work for prolonged periods at a computer. Computer work can involve repetitive motion, eyestrain,backand neck strain.
EOE Statement
We are anequal-opportunityemployer and value diversity at IEEFA. All members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing all team members with a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion,colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy/parentalstatusor disability status.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
IEEFA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources at +1-704-620-3447. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
To Apply
Qualified applicants shouldsubmita resume, coverletterand portfolio of their work. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please be sure to add[email protected]to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us.
Please have applications submitted by August 21st.