COP27 Communications Champion

Blockchain & Climate Institute

Volunteer Communications Champion supporting BCI's initiatives at COP27 events. Enhancing media relations, publicity, and strategic communications across platforms.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

To support the Head of Communications & Public Affairs (HCM);
To coordinate the communications-related preparation work so that the BCI has the right people, material, technology and resources at COP27, in person and virtually, to support key allies and partners (including governments and international agencies) to pitch to potential collaborators;
To maximise BCI’s publicity by supporting comms work at relevant COP events - including meetings, interviews, recording side-events, editing, streaming and social media push and articles through the BCI website;
To coordinate post-COP follow-up communications-related tasks (including co-ordinating the post event messaging, internal BCI and external comms, business events and the compilation of videos with the Creative Unit);
To raise the profile of the BCI among audiences both within and outside the climate change policy community by identify opportunities in press, on website or social media in the context of COP27;
To support in the implementation of the BCI’s communications strategy;
To proactively participate in implementing communication channels with stakeholders after the COP events;
To generate content that will be disseminated via social media, websites, newsletters, press releases and other distribution channels; and
To ensure messaging aligns with key organisation strategies, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent oral communication skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, layout and design, and professional publishing skills;
Wide degree of creativity;
Good understanding of communication channels (e.g. social media);
Confident communicator;
Close attention to details; and
Excellent organisational skills and ability to balance competing demands under pressure
Being fluent in another language other than English will be considered as an asset
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office; and
Strong depth of knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance and blockchain technology preferred.
A relevant degree or training in Communications preferred.
Proven relevant position in the communications area of an organisation (not-for-profit or environmental organisation preferred);
Experience of working in a target-driven role;
A portfolio of exceptional writing and editing; and
Experience of working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using own initiative.

Benefits

Comp & perks

What difference will you make?
BCI is an expert-led platform that helps governments, inter-governmental and regional organisations as well as relevant corporations, negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We research, identify and analyse the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by leading stakeholders in the global climate change and action network.
How to Apply:Candidates must submit their CV, cover letter, English comms work samples and contact details to the BCI email address at recruitment@blockchainclimate.org. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take a simple written test and present at selection interviews online.

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Hard Skills & Tools

writingeditingproofreadinglayout designprofessional publishingcontent generationsocial media managementMicrosoft Officeclimate financeblockchain technology

Soft Skills

oral communicationrelationship buildingflexibilitycreativityattention to detailorganizational skillsability to work under pressureinitiativeteam collaborationconfident communication

Certifications

degree in Communications