Web Editor

We’re looking for an experienced Web Editor to maintain and develop the digital profile and capacity of the organization.

• Location: Stockholm, Sweden
• Employment type: Temporary (12 months)
• Deadline: 5 April 2021

Join our international non-profit research organization and help create a sustainable, prosperous future for all. Stockholm Environment Institute is a dynamic, expanding workplace that employs around 100 people from 28 different nationalities in an activity-based office in central Stockholm (Garnisonen), and with an additional 140 employees in centres around the world.

The role

We are looking for an experienced, organized and proactive Web Editor to join our Corporate Communications Unit. This is a central role where you will maintain and develop the digital profile and capacity of the organization.

You will work with employees across our ten office locations around the world to manage and improve SEI’s digital activities, including editing of content in English and working with our web agency to improve the SEI website. You will also support the creation of user-focused, high-quality and innovative content on SEI’s digital platforms.

The Corporate Communications Unit is one of two units in the communications department at SEI Headquarters. The unit’s goals are to enable better messaging, provide quality assurance and promotion of content, manage SEI’s branding and visual identity, and lead the improvement of our digital ecosystems.

This is a temporary contract (approximately 12 months) to cover for an employee on parental leave.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Support the global communications team on the use and improvement of our digital channels, and give advice for content and platform questions
• Coordinate tasks in our editorial planner and web helpdesk inbox
• Publish content to the SEI website and provide quality assurance on content and formatting of work posted by others
• Along with colleagues, work with our digital agency to improve the SEI website
• Coordinate design work by our agency
• Provide quality assurance of branding and design work for visual consistency
• Manage SEI’s LinkedIn account, including follow-up and analysis of analytics
• Edit digital content in English
• Create and maintain documentation to support communications processes and improve the quality of digital content
• Coordinate SEI’s internal newsletter, including creating, sending and improving it
• Promote and support the use of the intranet and create content when needed
• Conduct training for new and existing staff on web content creation and publishing, intranet use, and related topics

Who you are

We are looking for an organized and proactive digital communicator with experience producing and editing content on the web. You will be one of SEI’s global experts on our digital platforms, and will enable others in the team to create and share their content while upholding the integrity of SEI’s brand.

Because this is a central role at a global organization, you need an inclusive mindset and the ability to balance conflicting priorities.

Formal qualifications and knowledge

• A degree in communications or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience working with editing, web publishing, website improvements and social media
• A track record of creating quality digital content, news stories, videos and/or graphics
• Proven experience with coordination of teams and project management
• Experience with web content management systems (ideally WordPress)
• Experience in monitoring, analysing and reporting with digital analytics
• Experience creating images for the web using Adobe Photoshop or similar
• Experience using other tools in the Adobe Creative Cloud is an advantage

Personal skills required

• Advanced English writing and editing skills for digital content such as news stories and social posts
• An interest and the required patience to build our capacity as a team
• An ability to find innovative solutions and see outside the box
• Strong social skills and ability to contribute to the team spirit of our global team
• A diplomatic approach and an inclusive mindset
• The ability to set clear expectations, seek clarification, and be responsive
• Experience working in collaboration with web developers and/or designers is an advantage

How to apply

We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis so please submit your application as soon as possible, however no later than 5 April 2021, 23:59 Stockholm local time.

Applications should be written in English and consist of a short CV and cover letter (maximum 1 page).

As we only accept applications through our recruitment system, please apply online and include:

• Cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience
• Curriculum vitae

Questions?

Inquiries concerning the content of the position can be directed to Moa Engström, Head of Corporate Communications ([email protected]) or My Persson, Recruitment and Competence Specialist ([email protected]).

About SEI

Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) is an independent, international research institute founded in 1989. Its mission is to support decision-making and induce change towards sustainable development around the world by providing integrative knowledge that bridges science and policy in the field of environment and development. SEI was ranked as the world’s top think tank on environmental policy issues in the 2020 Global Go To Think Tanks Index compiled by the University of Pennsylvania’s Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program.

SEI has around 250 employees working at research centres in seven countries around the world. SEI’s headquarters are located in Stockholm, Sweden. Additional SEI research centres are located in Kenya (SEI Africa) Estonia (SEI Tallinn); United Kingdom (SEI York and SEI Oxford); the United States (SEI US); Thailand (SEI Asia); and Colombia (SEI Latin America).