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FoodUnfolded® is a global platform providing science-based insights about the origins of our food, the broader food system and the latest food and agricultural innovations. FoodUnfolded® engages with its growing audience to create a new communication culture around food and catalyse a transformation towards a sustainable food sector.

Digital Media Lead

FoodUnfolded® is looking for a Digital Media Lead to join our diverse and growing team! We are seeking a Digital Media Lead to be responsible for and support FoodUnfolded’s social media channels and websites.

Methodology/Organisation of work:

The ideal candidate is self-managing, works well collaboratively, is able to deliver on deadlines, has good social media and website management skills, is knowledgeable about SEO, web and social media statistics and shares FoodUnfolded’s commitment, vision and goals.

Responsibilities will include working with the FoodUnfolded® editorial team, external agencies, partners and collaborators. The position is remote, but FoodUnfolded’s primary audience focus is in Europe and most meetings are held in Europe or virtually.

The Digital Media Lead should have:

• Excellent communication skills with diverse audiences, both verbal and written;
• Experience as a social media lead or digital media lead, or a similar position is required (+4 years);
• Experience in creating social media strategies;
• Knowledge of best practices for social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Reddit, Facebook, etc;
• A degree in Communication, Multimedia, Marketing, Digital marketing, or equivalent domain;
• Strong planning and multitasking skills;
• A ‘can do’ attitude, a strong sense of ownership and is able to deliver results;
• A team player, self-organised, proactive, and service-oriented;
• Being able to work around tight deadlines;
• The ability to learn and adapt quickly;
• Experience working in cross-cultural environments;
• Proficiency with MS Office;
• Affinity with food, agriculture, and sustainability is a plus.

Work Scope:

As our Digital Media Lead, you will

• Create a strategy for growing FoodUnfolded® via social media and our websites;
• Liaise and collaborate with FoodUnfolded® area offices to discuss and align strategies, and/or opportunities available in those areas;
• Liaise with current social media agency for handover (interim till June 30th, 2023);
• Responsible for social media content calendar (up-to-date and on track);
• Liaise with the Head of Content and Lead Editor to create social media campaigns and content from FoodUnfolded® articles + multimedia;
• Copywriting and liaising with design/visual team to create visuals/graphics.
• Update social media content across all channels.
• Community management and engagement on existing social media channels (Instagram and YouTube) and future channels
• Execute social media collaborations to fit FoodUnfolded® style + guidelines.
• Develop a strategy for the expansion of relevant social media channels (e.g., Reddit, TikTok, etc.);
• Responsible for posting, monitoring, analysing and statistic reporting from campaigns (currently work of social media agency);
• Define KPIs for Social media campaigns, track statistics + impact, and ensure we’re on track to meet KPIs;
• Monitor SEO and web traffic metrics with SEO agency to grow our website audience;
• Liaise with website developer for website maintenance and development;
• Establish relationships or possible collaborations with social media influencers to develop a strong network;
• Keep an eye on customer expectations according to past social media activity and social media trends;
• Overall tech support where needed.

Timing: 4 days a week

Contract Type: Long-term contract position (freelance), yearly extensions

Are you interested? Please read the RfP document for more details. And apply via hello@foodunfolded.com, to the attention of Marieke van Schoonhoven

Deadline: March 26, 2023

Campaign and Partnership Lead

FoodUnfolded® is looking for a Campaign & Partnership Lead to join our diverse and growing team! We are seeking a Campaign & Partnership Lead to be responsible and support FoodUnfolded’s campaigns and partnerships development and management.

Methodology/Organisation of work:

The ideal candidate is self-managing, works well collaboratively, is able to deliver on deadlines, has good management skills, is able to build, develop and maintain strategic relationships with a vast set of partners from different backgrounds and shares FoodUnfolded’s commitment, vision and goals.

Responsibilities will include working with the FoodUnfolded® management and editorial team, external agencies, partners and collaborators, as well as EIT Food's regional offices. The position is remote, but FoodUnfolded’s primary audience focus is in Europe and most meetings are held in Europe or virtually.

The Campaign & Partnership Lead should have:

• Excellent communication skills with diverse audiences, both written and especially verbal;
• Great Networking skills;
• Experience in a similar position is required (+5 years);
• Good at presenting, confident about speaking in Public;
• A degree in Communication, Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Business Development, or equivalent domain;
• Strong planning, project, and organizational skills;
• History of developing and leading strategic partnerships;
• A ‘can do’ attitude, a strong sense of ownership and the ability to deliver results;
• A team player, self-organised; proactive, and service-oriented;
• Being able to work around tight deadlines;
• The ability to learn and adapt quickly;
• Experience working in cross-cultural environments;
• Proficiency with MS Office;
• Affinity (and experience) with food, agriculture, and sustainability is a plus.

Work Scope:

• As our Campaign & Partnership Lead, you will:
• Create a strategy for growing FoodUnfolded® via strategic partnerships;
• Research, establish, and develop new strategic alliances and (editorial) partnerships, national and international, to contribute towards FoodUnfolded’s financial sustainability plan;
• Liaise and collaborate with FoodUnfolded’s area offices to discuss and align strategies, and/or partnership opportunities in those areas;
• Liaise with FoodUnfolded’s Events Lead for event partnerships and strategy;
• Tailor-make business case and pitch to potential partners, highlighting clear opportunity and business value;
• Network, attend & speak at events to represent FoodUnfolded®;
• Strategising and managing editorial campaigns, making sure each campaign is carried out to plan, leading campaigns team/meetings;
• Responsible for the campaign calendar (up-to-date and on track), making sure all campaign components are delivered to the strategy;
• Work with the content team for feedback on editorial and visual content/campaign for partnerships;
• Evaluate the results from campaigns and editorial content production;
• Together with the Editorial Manager, Events Lead and Head of Content, carry out social impact tracking.

Timing: 4 days a week

Contract Type: Long-term contract position (freelance), yearly extensions

Are you interested? Please read the RfP document for more details. And apply via hello@foodunfolded.com, to the attention of Marieke van Schoonhoven. 

Deadline: March 19, 2023

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