WRI India seeks a Writer/Editor to join WRI’s Core Communications team, focusing on developing and editing compelling content for WRI.org. This role involves substantive editing of researcher-written articles, drafting various content types, and contributing to content strategy with a focus on clarity, impact, and audience engagement.
What You'll Do
- Review content pitches from program and country communications teams and provide strategic guidance.
- Substantively edit content authored by researchers and communications staff — including Insights articles, Technical Perspectives, Project Updates, project pages, and other content.
- Ensure all content is clear, compelling, and fit for audience.
- Work closely with WRI’s graphic design and video teams to produce multimedia that supports WRI’s written content.
- Conduct photo research and draft captions to accompany editorial content.
- Project manage editorial pieces, including incorporating feedback from multiple reviewers and seeing projects through from concept to publication.
- Draft articles, web copy, video scripts, brochures, newsletters and other content to support WRI’s strategic priorities.
- Ghostwrite articles and thought leadership content for researchers and senior leadership.
- Track analytics for editorial and communications products.
- Use data-driven insights to inform content development.
- Utilize SEO and other digital best practices to ensure wide reach of key materials.
- Stay abreast of the news cycle and institutional priorities to brainstorm strategic content.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant study area
- Experience writing and editing in a professional setting
- Ability to work independently and juggle multiple projects while under deadline pressure
- Knowledge of AP Style
- Fluency in English in written and oral communications
- Existing work authorization is required where this position is based
- Must be a resident of any of the countries & cities listed at the start of employment
Nice to Have
- Journalism experience
- Experience coaching authors in improving their writing and storytelling skills
- Experience with SEO and other digital best practices
- Knowledge of and interest in environmental issues, including topics such as climate change, clean energy, food and agriculture, sustainable cities, etc.
- Experience working across cultures and geographies
Technical Stack
- AP Style
- SEO
- Digital best practices
Team & Environment
- Part of the Editorial team within WRI’s Core Communications program
- Reports to WRI’s Editorial Director
- Works within a dynamic, collaborative communications team
Benefits & Compensation
- Hybrid position requiring 8 days per month in the office
- Opportunity to work across global offices in The Hague, London, Bogota (Colombia), New Delhi (India), Mexico City, Nairobi (Kenya), and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
- Collaboration with graphic design and video teams
- Team of editors and seasoned communications professionals for support
- Work on pressing issues facing people, nature, and climate
- Salary: UK: 45,000 - 56,000 GBP; The Hague: 53,000 - 66,000 Euros, commensurate with experience
Work Mode
- Hybrid work model
- Locations: The Hague, London, Bogota, New Delhi, Mexico City, Nairobi, Addis Ababa
- Requires 8 days per month in the office
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.