THIS IS AN UNPAID ROLE
Role Title : Social Media Director
Location : Remote
Position Type : Volunteer (Unpaid)
Reports to : Senior Communications Manager
Works closely with : Web Designers, PR & Media Officers, Graphic Designers, Video Designer
Role Overview
The Social Media Director leads BCI’s digital storytelling across all platforms — from long-term campaign strategies to rapid-response content. This role is designed for someone fluent in platform culture, who understands both climate and technology narratives, and knows how to translate complex work into sharp, engaging content.
You’ll be responsible for growing audiences, increasing engagement, and ensuring that BCI’s digital presence remains timely, credible, and on-message.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Execution
- Lead BCI’s social media strategy across X / Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and emerging platforms
- Develop and manage a flexible editorial calendar balancing campaign content with real-time responses
- Ensure all content reflects BCI’s tone, priorities, and strategic communication goals
- Coordinate with the Senior Communications Manager on narrative development and cross-platform messaging
- Launch, manage, and report on multi-channel campaigns for events, policy work, publications, and partnerships
- Optimise all visual and written content for platform-specific engagement and accessibility
Real-Time Engagement
Monitor climate news, policy developments, and tech trends to engage in timely conversationsLive-tweet and provide social coverage during events like COP, ISO meetings, or global summitsBuild and maintain relationships with partner orgs, journalists, and climate-tech stakeholders via social channelsCreative Collaboration
Work with Graphic Designers and Video Editors to brief and adapt visual content for each platformShape Instagram Reels, Stories, Threads, and Twitter / X posts into cohesive campaignsProvide creative input into copy, layout, and platform experimentsMentor junior volunteers contributing to BCI social mediaRequirements
Experience and Skills
Proven experience managing social media accounts for a nonprofit, advocacy, or policy-driven organisationExceptional short-form writing skills for platforms like Twitter and InstagramStrong visual instincts; familiarity with layout, timing, and mobile-first storytellingDemonstrated ability to lead fast-paced content cycles from idea to postFamiliarity with engagement analytics and platform metricsTools & Platforms
Comfortable using tools like Hootsuite, Buffer, Later, or SproutBasic skills in Canva, Adobe Express, or Figma for resizing or visual prepFamiliarity with Trello and Teams collaboration toolsUnderstanding of digital accessibility and visual equity principlesBenefits
What You’ll Gain
Influence over the public voice of a climate-tech policy organisationOpportunities to shape campaigns tied to global forums, emerging climate markets, and blockchain use casesExperience working with an international, fast-paced communications teamA portfolio of visible, impactful work in the global climate space