Are you a hands-on communications professional who thrives on turning strategy into action? Do you enjoy coordinating projects across teams, developing engaging content, and ensuring every deliverable moves smoothly from planning to execution? If so, this role could be the right fit for you.
What you can expect:
The Communications Specialist reports to the Global Communications function and plays a key role in turning Preferred by Nature's strategic communications priorities into action. This hands-on, delivery-focused role combines project coordination with content development, working closely with regional colleagues and the Digital, Content and Design functions to ensure timely, high-quality delivery across channels. Acting as a connector across teams, you will keep communication initiatives moving efficiently from planning to execution, while supporting cross-collaboration with regional teams as needed.
Working with us is never routine, so your work will be central to the following areas:
Communication implementation and coordination:
Translate communications strategies into concrete activities and implementation plans
Coordinate communication initiatives across functions and regions
Ensure consistency of messaging and brand application, and timely delivery of outputs
Content development and production:
Develop, write and edit content for multiple channels, including website, social media, and newsletters
Adapt content for different audiences and coordinate inputs from technical experts
Coordinate production and publication with Digital, Content and Design colleagues
Project coordination and delivery:
Coordinate day-to-day implementation of communications projects and campaigns
Develop work plans, timelines, and briefs; monitor progress and follow up on actions
Identify bottlenecks, propose solutions, and maintain project trackers
Stakeholder engagement and internal collaboration:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, regional colleagues, and subject matter experts
Contribute to editorial planning and support collaboration across communications teams
Your first year with us:
Within three months, you will:
Develop a solid understanding of Preferred by Nature’s strategic communications priorities, brand guidelines, and existing communication channels.
Build working relationships with regional colleagues, subject matter experts, and the Digital, Content and Design functions.
Begin supporting the implementation of active communications activities under guidance from the Global Communications function.
Within six months, you will:
Independently coordinate communications projects and campaigns from planning through to delivery.
Consistently produce high-quality content across multiple channels and formats.
Act as an effective connector between cross-functional teams involved in communications delivery.
Within twelve months, you will:
Operate as a reliable, independent coordinator across the full communications project lifecycle.
Contribute proactively to editorial planning and the identification of new communication opportunities.
Strengthen collaboration and consistency across regional and global communications functions.
Important that you:
Hold a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, International Relations, or a related discipline
Bring at least 3 years of professional experience in communications, including digital communication, ideally within international, sustainability, or development sectors
Have proven experience developing content across multiple platforms and coordinating communications projects with multiple stakeholders
Have excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with strong project coordination and organisational abilities
Have strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with a proactive, results-oriented mindset
Are fluent in English, written and spoken
Are able to work independently while contributing effectively to multicultural, multidisciplinary teams
Would also be great, but not necessary, if you:
Hold a Master’s degree.
Speak additional languages.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
What Sets Us Apart:
Global work culture
High degree of flexibility - remote work, work from home.
An in-depth onboarding and professional training that prepares you with the right skills and knowledge to thrive in this role.
Excellent opportunities for growth and professional development
Potential future international travel opportunities
A friendly, international team of colleagues, with a pleasant work environment
20 days of vacation leave per year
Preferred by Nature
Preferred by Nature is a non-profit, mission driven organisation that works for sustainable land management and climate-friendly solutions. With 350+ employees and a network of local experts, we develop practical solutions to drive positive impacts in production landscapes and supply chains in 100+ countries. We focus on forest and climate impact commodities and related sectors.
How to apply:
If you feel you meet the requirements of the role, please submit your application, including salary expectations, via the application form below. Application pre-screening will be conducted during the application period. Preferred by Nature wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, International Relations, or a related discipline
- At least 3 years of professional communications experience, including digital communication
- Experience developing content across multiple platforms
- Experience coordinating communications projects with multiple stakeholders
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Strong project coordination and organizational abilities
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Ability to work independently and contribute effectively to multicultural, multidisciplinary teams
- Master’s degree
- Additional language proficiency
What We Do
Preferred by Nature is an international non-profit organisation supporting better land management and business practices that benefit people, nature and climate. Its work combines sustainability certification services, projects, awareness-raising and capacity building, with a focus on forestry, agriculture and travel-related supply chains. Operating across six continents with nearly 400 staff and consultants, it conducts more than 5,000 audits annually for organizations worldwide.
