Work with us
We are a small team of committed campaigners who work in a close partnership with a network of freelancers, researchers and other experts. We are innovative and agile, we like to experiment with different campaign tactics, and we allocate significant resources to original research which gives us a strong factual basis for our work. Where possible, we also work in partnerships and coalitions with other NGOs, foundations, and partners to amplify the impact of our campaigns.
All vacancies are advertised here. If you want to join our team, please apply for one of the positions listed below. Follow us on social media to hear about new roles as they are advertised.
We appreciate the time you put into making an application, but we only contact candidates selected for an interview due to the high volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please assume you haven’t been shortlisted this time.
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If you think you have research skills that would be useful for our campaigning and want to apply to work with us as a freelancer, please send your CV and motivation statement to the email provided in the Contact section.
Current vacancies:
Social Media Freelancer
Job Title: Social Media Freelancer
Location: London (or nearby), with the ability to come in once a week initially
Job Type: Freelance/Contract, approx 15-20 hours a week
Reporting to: Communications Director
About Us
Changing Markets is seeking an experienced Social Media Freelancer to support our team in running impactful market transformation campaigns. This contract role requires proximity to our London office. The ideal candidate will work on diverse international campaigns within a flexible and dynamic environment to grow our social media channels, including the Changing Markets Foundation and our Greenwash project.
The Changing Markets Foundation aims to accelerate sustainable solutions by leveraging market power, challenging irresponsible corporate practices, and promoting environmentally and socially beneficial alternatives. Our successful campaigns span various sectors, including food, fashion, plastic, and aquafeed.
Reporting to the Communications Director, we seek someone who can grow with us, deeply embed in our work, and be equally content working independently and flexibly.
Responsibilities
Content Creation:
- Develop, design, and curate engaging Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn content.
- Deliver creative content (graphics, videos, and written posts) tailored to each platform’s audience.
Content Strategy:
- Support the Communications Director in executing a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with our goals.
- Identify and leverage trends and insights to optimise content and improve engagement.
Social Media Management:
- Monitor and respond promptly to comments, messages, and mentions, involving the team when necessary.
- Actively engage with followers, fostering our community and building strong relationships.
- Schedule and publish posts using scheduling tools.
Analytics and Reporting:
- Track and analyse social media metrics to measure campaign effectiveness.
- Prepare monthly reports highlighting key metrics and insights.
- Use data to refine strategies and improve performance.
Collaboration:
- Collaborate closely with our Communications Director to grow channels and drive engagement around our impactful campaigns.
- Collaborate with our brilliant campaigners to promote events, viewpoints, and activities.
- Stay updated with social media trends, tools, and best practices.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Social Media Manager, Video Content Creator, or similar role.
- Experience in the campaigning/NGO sector or a relevant industry.
- Strong portfolio showcasing creative and engaging social media content.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for articulating ideas within the team.
- Proficiency in social media platforms and tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Ability to quickly grasp complex topics and distil them into digestible content.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in social media and digital marketing.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of paid social media advertising and its impact on organic growth.
- BSc degree in Marketing, Journalism and/or Communications.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV, examples of their work, and a brief cover letter explaining why they are a good fit for this role to katie.roche@changingmarkets.org
Please also indicate your expected daily/hourly rates.
Application Deadline: 2nd September 2024 at 9am BST.