Global Initiatives (GI) is an international company based in Singapore operating in the field of Sustainability. It has traditionally helped promote partnerships between corporate entities and their stakeholders to address global challenges. Its partners include a large number of multinationals and international organisations such as the UNDP and WWF to name a few.
Two of the more well-known initiatives from GI include the Sustainable Business Awards (SBA) and the Responsible Business Forum (RBF) which have been running across Asia and internationally for a number of years.
The SBAs showcase the region’s best sustainable business practices in the corporate sector and serve as a platform to catalyse growth and awareness in corporate sustainability within each country.
The RBF is a global event series which helps drive sustainable industry solutions through public-private partnerships that enhance responsible business growth. Over the past decade, GI has hosted international forums in Africa, Europe, the Americas, and more recently in countries like Indonesia, Thailand, China, and Singapore.
You will be joining GI at a very exciting time as the organisation is venturing into new and arguably pathbreaking ways to convert conversation into action, and is exploring areas where GI can play a pivotal role in shaping sustainability in Singapore and beyond.
The Role
Reporting to the Manager, Sustainability Programs you will assist with the company’s content production which would include writing feature stories, compiling reports on sustainability trends. You will also work with the media partners, managing and writing for Global Initiatives’ social media assets, and helping to deliver any additional digital content projects. Your duties will include (but not limited to) research, conceptualising and ideation of content projects; brainstorming, reporting, writing and editing content, as well as sourcing and commissioning of relevant freelance writers if required. You will work closely with the Creative Director for the creation of any visuals for GI communication and content material.
Key responsibilities
• Sourcing and developing high-quality content for digital platforms – sustainability news, insights reporting, visuals
• Ensuring consistent brand communications across all GI platforms and products
• Social media strategy and management of different social media platforms, and reader engagement via comments and tweets
• Draft and send press releases and be the contact point for media
• Conceptualising ideas and angles for content projects
• Work closely with the Creative Director and Programs team
Required experience
• A student of media and journalism preferably environmental journalism or any other relevant field
• A keen interest and experience in sustainability and development issues
• A proven track record of sourcing and writing creative and original pieces, and successful follow-up on social media management and engagement
• Ability to manage multiple portfolios, work well under pressure and complete tasks according to deadlines
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy, support for written and spoken English Language skills, and fluency in another Southeast Asian language is a bonus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and willingness to contribute to the success of a small but dynamic organization
• A proactive attitude
• Personal interest to maintain knowledge of new or evolving branded content trends and information
• Familiarity with design and web tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML and CSS
• Ability to contribute and adapt efficiently to a changing sustainability landscape
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