Editor - Sydney, Australia - Institute for Energy Economics and Finan

Institute for Energy Economics and Finan

Verified Company

Sydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Join our growing team in Australia as we work towards a zero-emissions future.

To be successful in the role, you will have outstanding editing and writing skills, exceptional attention to detail and a drive to support the analysts to deliver quality content within deadlines.

You will be a self-starter, multitasker and strong problem-solver.

You will also bring an outcome-driven focus to your work to deliver on IEEFA's strategic impact goals and must possess a commitment to IEEFA's mission to accelerate the transition to a diverse, sustainable, and profitable energy economy.

Roles and responsibilities

Oversee the publication, editing and design processes to ensure the production of highquality, objective, accurate, influential and timely content, ready for publication on IEEFA's website and for distribution to stakeholders
Edit research outputs to convey key messages clearly and ensure they have cohesive narratives
Manage performance, wellbeing and daytoday issues for a growing communications team
Communicate and collaborate with analysts to ensure that written content is of high quality and aligned with IEEFA's publication style, editorial policy, and publishing specifications
Oversee quality assurance of IEEFA content, including factchecking of research as well as accurate formatting and branding
Develop and implement messaging strategy across our research, based on an understanding of our research content, audiences, partners and strategic goals
Collaboratively identify the most appropriate products (reports, commentaries, fact sheets etc) to achieve our strategic goals
Write highquality and engaging press releases for reports
Collaborate with other IEEFA team members in the development and implementation of internal and external communication objectives
Keep abreast of key developments in energy and finance research

Required Qualifications

Eight or more years of current affairs or business/economic journalism and publishing/editing experience
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, or a related field
Organised and can manage time and priorities effectively across competing demands
Advanced knowledge and experience working in digital publishing suites such as Microsoft Office and Adobe
Experience in communicating effectively with other members of a remote team over a variety of mediums (video calls, Slack, Gsuite, ClickUp etc.)
Commitment to IEEFA's mission to accelerate the transition to a diverse, sustainable, and profitable economy

Preferred Qualifications

The ability to interpret complex financial and energy developments quickly and make them understandable to a broad audience
Editorial experience in finance, energy or a related field or working for a nonprofit organisation is favourable
Understanding of government and finance audiences is favourable

Compensation and Benefits

Full-time 12-month fixed-term employment contract with the option of extension by mutual agreement; Remuneration $110,000 - $120,000 base, plus super (negotiable with more experience).

Our competitive benefits package includes annual leave (20 days per year), personal/carer's leave (10 days per year), an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a home office set-up stipend, a monthly mobile phone allowance, and technology equipment provided.

Work Schedule
Full-time, 38 hours/week with occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

Location and Travel
The Editor will work remotely and may be based anywhere in Australia. Some travel is required. All global team members attend IEEFA's annual conference and international team retreat in the USA. Quarterly in-person team meetings alternate between Sydney and Melbourne.

Physical Demand and Work Environment
Must be able to work for prolonged periods at a computer. Computer work can involve repetitive motion, eyestrain, back, and neck strain.

Diversity and Inclusivity
We value diversity at IEEFA. All members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing all employees with a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy/parental status or disability status.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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