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About the Role

CIR is seeking a Digital and Engagement Officer to manage and grow its digital presence, raise its profile among policymakers and journalists, and represent CIR in London. This is a hands-on role involving daily management of digital channels, content creation, and external engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage CIR’s day-to-day presence across its social media and other digital channels.
• Plan and maintain a regular content calendar, working with colleagues across CIR to identify stories, research and expertise worth promoting.
• Write clear, accurate and engaging copy suited to different platforms and audiences.
• Develop a stronger, more distinctive and more human voice for CIR online.
• Create or coordinate graphics, short-form video and other digital content where appropriate and with support of project teams.
• Translate complex research and international developments into accessible and compelling digital content.
• Monitor relevant news and online conversations, identifying timely opportunities for CIR to contribute.
• Engage constructively with CIR’s online audiences and help build an active community around our work.
• Use analytics to understand what is working, improve content and grow CIR’s reach and engagement.
• Manage and maintain CIR’s website including ensuring content is up to date and liaising with the external 3rd party provider should there be any issues.
• Provide adhoc support on newsletters and project channels where required.
• Build and maintain relationships with MPs’ offices, parliamentary staff, think tanks, policymakers, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders.
• Attend policy events, roundtables, receptions, conferences and briefings across London on CIR’s behalf.
• Maintain an overview of the Westminster and think-tank events calendar and identify opportunities for CIR colleagues to attend, speak or contribute.
• Introduce CIR and its work confidently to new audiences and follow up contacts to develop meaningful relationships.
• Help organise meetings, briefings, roundtables and other events involving CIR experts and external stakeholders.
• Maintain clear and useful stakeholder lists and records of engagement.
• Help keep colleagues informed about relevant political and policy developments, events and opportunities.
• Support proactive and reactive media activity, including maintaining media lists, monitoring coverage and preparing background material.
• Assist with press releases, opinion pieces, briefings and other communications materials.
• Work flexibly with colleagues during major news events or the publication of significant CIR research.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

• Digital content creation
• Social media management
• Website management
• Content calendar planning
• Copywriting
• Graphic design coordination
• Video content coordination
• Digital analytics
• Stakeholder engagement
• Relationship building
• Event organisation
• Media relations
• Press release writing
• Public policy understanding
• International affairs understanding
• Media operations understanding

Location

• London-based or willing to travel to London regularly

Work Type

• Contractor
• Full-time

About the Company

• The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is an independent organisation dedicated to exposing human rights violations, disinformation and harms against women and minorities.
• CIR achieves its mission through open source research, digital investigations, capacity-building with local partners, and collaboration with media.
• CIR focuses on exposing those spreading harm globally, particularly in areas of violent conflict such as Afghanistan, Myanmar, Sudan and Ukraine.
• CIR's projects investigate and document human rights abuses, war crimes, and harms against women and minorities.
• CIR works closely with multilateral and national justice accountability bodies.

Equal Opportunity

• CIR is an equal opportunities employer.
• CIR encourages applicants from under-represented communities.
• If you require adjustments or additional support to complete this process, please let us know in your application.
• CIR does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools at any stage of its recruitment process. All applications are reviewed, and decisions are made by trained members of staff.