Communications Associate (Social media)

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is an award-winning, independent, global, non-profit research organization that provides data-driven research to advance policies that reduce the health and environmental impacts of the transportation sector. The ICCT offers a mission-driven and culturally diverse workplace where intelligence, flexibility, transparency, and good humor are highly valued. Join our team of talented researchers and operations staff with offices in Beijing, Berlin, New Delhi, San Francisco, São Paulo, and Washington D.C.

• We are seeking a communications professional who can translate complex clean transportation policy and research into clear, credible, and engaging social media
• content .

This is a hybrid role combining:

content translation from research to narrative

social media execution and coaching

coordinate digital and visual production

About the role:

• You will o wn
• ICCT ’s social media
• content creation and execution for Europe , providing operational support to strategic communications . The role will include managing and planning a content calendar, developing effective messaging and visual formats based on complex research, monitoring and evaluating content performance and audience engagement , and
• ensuring an active social media presence . The role will require strong coordination with other comm unications specialists and research teams .

You will:

• •Own social media
• content creation and execution for
• ICCT in Europe , with LinkedIn as the primary channel , and planning the launch of potential future channels.

• •T ranslate research, data, and expert input into various social media formats
• ( posts, articles, carousels)

Monitor engagement and refine content approach

Coordinate visual content production with in-house designers and freelancers

Ensure consistency in messaging and design

Implement and contribute to ICCT's social media strategy, spanning owned channels and staff-driven amplification

S upport the ICCT’s broader digital communications , including content production for website and webinars

You have:

• You are a strong communicator who can quickly understand complex material s and turn them into clear, structured messaging.
• You likely have experience in:

Policy communications, public affairs, or think tanks

Journalism or editorial work in technical domains

Climate, transport, energy

Required Skills:

Strong knowledge of social media trends, platforms, and what drives engagement

Strong writing and editing skills

Ability to translate complex policy into high-level, clear narratives

Strong organizational skills — able to manage a content calendar and meet deadlines consistently

Experience with LinkedIn as a primary channel (a plus)

Experience running employee or ambassador advocacy programs (a plus)

Comfortable working with subject matter experts

Ability to coordinate freelancers or creative production

Strong organizational skills and consistency

Additional Skills:

Data and v isual content literacy

Experience with a udiovisual narratives

Clean transport and climate policy experience

• •Experience with LinkedIn
• paid campaigns

Experience with researcher or expert communities

Application

To apply, please submit a resume (please refrain from submitting a photograph), cover letter indicating your interest, and the names and contact information of three professional references (as well as any reference letters if available). Please include your ideal start date. The position will remain open until filled.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We take pride in being an equal-opportunity workplace.