Communications Specialist, Multimedia Design, South Asia

Join our dynamic communications team if you are interested in helping the world to transition towards clean energy. The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) is seeking a talented Communication Specialist, Multimedia Design to support our South Asia research team in producing high-quality, engaging and interactive content

As a Communication Specialist, Multimedia Design in South Asia, you will work closely with the South Asia communications team to help elevate the design of our work. You may also be required to support Europe and other regions on a need basis. You will be a creative thinker with attention to detail and a strong background in graphic design, animation, and multimedia production. You will bring a proactive approach and ‘can do’ attitude to help increase the impact and timeliness of our work.

You are expected to be self-motivated, multitasker, and work independently without continuous supervision. Working as part of a remote team in India, you’ll be expected to be able to communicate effectively with other members of the team over a variety of mediums (video calls, Slack, G-suite, ClickUp, etc.), be comfortable with raising issues or questions along the way, and provide insights into your 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 personnel located in 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:

• Formatting IEEFA publications and presentations following company styles and branding
• Designing graphical elements such as charts, graphics, infographics, animations, short videos, etc. and sourcing images to highlight key narratives for use in publications, website and social media platforms
• Liaising with the communications team and publication authors to ensure accurate content, schedules and production priorities are achieved
• Assisting with the management of the South Asia region’s website content for reports and related collateral, including the creation of landing pages and publishing of content, in line with company practices.
• Assisting with the publication of stakeholder digital newsletters, including sourcing or creating images/photos and layout
• Contributing to initiatives that develop an online presence for analysts and their research that appeals to audiences with the ultimate goal of growing the audience
• Contributing to the global and regional communication team’s initiatives and projects as required.
• Commitment to IEEFA’s mission to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable, diverse and profitable energy economy.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of demonstrated digital media, the design and graphical elements of reports and documents that are engaging and accessible to a broad audience
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to manage time and priorities effectively across competing demands
• A proactive approach to problem-solving
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to work remotely while liaising with IEEFA analysts and the communications team locally and globally using online file-sharing and video conferencing platforms
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Flourish, Canva, Microsoft Office and additional graphic designing software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Drupal and/or a similar Content Management System (CMS)
• Knowledge of email newsletter programs, including Hubspot.

Compensation and Benefits

Full-time 12-month fixed-term employment contract with the option of extension by mutual agreement and a market competitive remuneration. Pay rates are also based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

Work Schedule

Full-time, 5 days/week, with occasional evening or weekend work as required.

Travel

Some travel is required. 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, back and neck strain.

EOE Statement

We are an equal-opportunity employer 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 discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy/parental status or 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 +61 422 859 321. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

To Apply

Qualified applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and 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.