About

• 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 conversations
• Live-tweet and provide social coverage during events like COP, ISO meetings, or global summits
• Build and maintain relationships with partner orgs, journalists, and climate-tech stakeholders via social channels
• Creative Collaboration
• Work with Graphic Designers and Video Editors to brief and adapt visual content for each platform
• Shape Instagram Reels, Stories, Threads, and Twitter/X posts into cohesive campaigns
• Provide creative input into copy, layout, and platform experiments
• Mentor junior volunteers contributing to BCI social media
• Experience and Skills
• Proven experience managing social media accounts for a nonprofit, advocacy, or policy-driven organisation
• Exceptional short-form writing skills for platforms like Twitter and Instagram
• Strong visual instincts; familiarity with layout, timing, and mobile-first storytelling
• Demonstrated ability to lead fast-paced content cycles from idea to post
• Familiarity with engagement analytics and platform metrics
• Tools & Platforms
• Comfortable using tools like Hootsuite, Buffer, Later, or Sprout
• Basic skills in Canva, Adobe Express, or Figma for resizing or visual prep
• Familiarity with Trello and Teams collaboration tools
• Understanding of digital accessibility and visual equity principles
• What You’ll Gain
• Influence over the public voice of a climate-tech policy organisation
• Opportunities to shape campaigns tied to global forums, emerging climate markets, and blockchain use cases
• Experience working with an international, fast-paced communications team
• A portfolio of visible, impactful work in the global climate space