Rethinking Economics International is a student led campaign to reform economics education. The purpose is to build a diverse movement of people who challenge and renew the practice, teaching and application of economics in order to create economic systems which serve people and planet. Rethinking Economics International were registered as a charity in 2014, have a staff team of 7, and support over 100 groups in over 30 countries to campaign for education and research reform in higher education and educate themselves and others on the economic crises we face today.
Purpose of the role: To lead on external communications for the organisation, ensuring that Rethinking Economics remains relevant and responsive to the needs of the network.
Main areas of responsibility
- Development of REI’s communications strategy
- Oversee and produce content for REI’s social media channels (Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- Plan and organise the creation and running of a REI TikTok channel
- Producing and reviewing website content
- Liaison with and recruitment of students, writers, designers and video editors where relevant for content creation
- Oversee Rethinking Economics relationships with press
You should apply for this role if you:
- Want to help make our economic system work for people and planet
- Have a track record of delivering high-quality communications with a campaigning focus
- Have an eye for a story and know how to celebrate wins in a campaign and inspire others to join
- Are a great communicator who is able to break down complex ideas into accessible content
- Keep up to date with trends in social media and are able to creatively apply them to your work
- Are interested in new ways of economic thinking and want to learn more
- Enjoy being part of a small, remote team where you are given the responsibility to define the direction of your work
Contract type: Fixed term (with likely offer of permanent contract after first year)