Editor - South Asia (India - Remote)

**Editor
- South Asia (India - Full time Remote)**

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.

You are expected to be self-motivated, be a multitasker, and work independently without continuous supervision. Working as part of a remote team in India, you’ll be expected to be able to communicate effectively with other members of the team over a variety of mediums (video calls, Slack, G-suite, ClickUp etc.), be comfortable with raising issues or questions along the way, and provide insights into your work.

**Roles and Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for the adherence to the publication, editing and design processes while reporting to the Communications Manager, South Asia
- Ensure the production of high-quality, objective, accurate, influential and timely content, ready for publication on IEEFA’s website and for distribution to stakeholders
- Manage performance, well-being and day-to-day issues for a growing editorial team
- Copyediting reports and commentaries while researching and checking info graphics and fact sheets
- Oversee quality assurance of IEEFA content, including fact-checking of research as well as accurate formatting and branding
- Communicating and collaborating with analysts to ensure that content is aligned with IEEFA’s publication style, editorial policy, and publishing specifications
- Writing media releases and cowriting commentaries and key takeaways with analysts to accompany reports
- Assist in the uploading reports, commentaries, and fact sheets to the IEEFA website utilizing keywords and search engine optimization knowledge
- Assisting in the development of communication strategy and contributing to regional discussions on social media
- Assisting with the development of social media campaigns and other marketing initiatives and activities such as webinars
- Keep abreast of key developments in energy and finance research

**Required Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s education in Journalism, English or another related field.
- 7+ years of experience as an Editor, copywriter or similar role.
- Proficient in digital publishing tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe and Canva.
- Understanding of social media platforms and appropriate use of their writing styles, tone of voice and analytics.
- Grasp of the fundamentals of search engine optimization (SEO).
- Ability to work under pressure with competing priorities and deadlines.
- Commitment to IEEFA’s mission to accelerate the transition to a diverse, sustainable, and profitable economy.

**Preferred Experience**
- Experience working within the financial/energy industries or for an energy or research organisation is favourable.

**Compensation and Benefits**

Full-time 12-month fixed-term employment contract with the option of extension by mutual agreement and a market competitive remuneration.

**Work Schedule**

Full-time, 5 days/week with occasional evening or weekend work as required.

**Travel**

Some travel is required. All team members attend the international and regional team retreat.

**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.

**EOE Statement**

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at IEEFA. All members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing all team members 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**

**To Apply