Decarbonisation Lead – Writer

Institute for Human Rights and Business

Decarbonisation Lead & Writer focusing on research and storytelling for people-centred climate action by IHRB. Producing evidence-based narratives and engaging with diverse stakeholders to inform decision-making.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🏈 Anywhere in North AmericaSenior💰 £4,250 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify a long-list of real-time examples of people-centred decarbonisation
Produce 2-3 deeply researched, field-based stories
Produce immersive multi-format outputs for each story
Conduct rigorous literature and landscape reviews
Design and implement ethical, high-quality interview processes
Ensure adherence to IHRB’s ethical guidelines for field research
Collaborate with communications colleagues to produce accompanying outputs
Contribute to IHRB’s broader just transitions knowledge base

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years’ experience in journalistic and writing roles
Demonstrated expertise in decarbonisation and just transitions
Strong understanding of decarbonisation and corporate governance
Familiarity with just transition principles and business/human rights frameworks
Exceptional narrative writing skills
Strong primary research capability (including interviews and fieldwork)
Ability to translate complex findings into clear insights
High degree of emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity
Proactive and self-motivated attitude

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Travel opportunities
Home office setup allowance

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Hard Skills & Tools

narrative writingprimary researchfieldworkliterature reviewlandscape reviewinterview processesmulti-format outputsdecarbonisation expertisejust transitions expertisecorporate governance understanding

Soft Skills

emotional intelligencecultural sensitivityproactive attitudeself-motivatedcollaborationcommunicationinsight translationresearch capabilitystorytellingethical adherence