Are you a creative thinker, with experience in multimedia content creation and looking for an opportunity to play an important role in the global energy transition?
The Energy Institute is recruiting for a versatile content creator to develop compelling written, visual and video content for its channels, including our New Energy World magazine, website and social media. This role requires a blend of editorial writing, storytelling, video production and digital content creation, helping us communicate the organisation’s priorities to our members and wider energy community.
About the Energy Institute: The Energy Institute’s focus is on creating a better energy future for our members and society. We are the chartered professional membership body for people who work across the world of energy. Our purpose is to accelerate a just global energy transition to net zero.
Key Responsibilities
Editorial and Written Content
* Research, draft and edit high-quality written content for New Energy World (NEW) magazine, blogs and newsletters.
* Interview industry leaders, members and partners to create engaging feature articles and case studies.
* Support the editor of NEW to oversee the editorial calendar and ensure alignment with the Institute’s strategy and tone of voice.
Video and Multimedia Production
* Plan, shoot, edit and publish video content for social media, website and events (e.g. interviews, explainers, highlights, short-form social videos).
* Manage the end-to-end production workflow, including scripting, storyboarding, filming, editing and publishing.
* Create short-form content tailored to platforms (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube).
Visual / Design Content
* With support from EI’s graphic designer, develop graphics, and infographics for use across digital and print platforms.
* Use generative AI tools (image and video generation) appropriately to support content creation, always ensuring brand consistency and ethical use.
* Collaborate with design and brand teams to align content with Energy Institute’s identity.
Cross-team Collaboration
* Repurpose content for multiple formats and audiences, maximising reach and engagement.
Required Skills & Experience
* 3+ years’ experience in content creation
* Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics.
* Experience working on editorial teams, producing magazine/journal content.
* Familiarity with CMS platforms (WordPress/Drupal/Squiz).
* Photography/Imagery editing skills including competency in graphic and image editing tools (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, Figma).
* Skills in video production: filming, editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar).
* Awareness and practical use of AI-driven tools for content creation (e.g. image/video generation, transcription, subtitling).
* Understanding of social media platforms and digital publishing best practice.
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Knowledge of the energy and sustainability sectors would be a bonus.
* Some business travel - mostly in the UK - may be required.
Salary and benefits
This is a specialist grade post offering £31,000 - £34,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.
* Flexible working - the role is split between our central London offices (minimum two days per week) and remote working
* Compressed working scheme - extended daily hours in return for every other Friday off (for full time staff)
* Cross-organisation/team socials
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Training and professional development opportunities
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Season ticket loan
* Great office culture