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Job Description
Job description
ISD is an independent nonprofit organisation dedicated to safeguarding human rights and reversing the rising tide of polarisation extremism and disinformation worldwide.
Why work for ISD
ISD is not your ordinary think tank. We turn research into action that changes the world. Our insights dont gather dust on shelves they power the fight to protect democracy and human rights on the front lines. Were committed to delivering real change from the grassroots to the highest levels of global institutions. And were looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join us and be part of an organisation thats making an impact.
ISDs Guiding Principles of integrity collaborationagilityandcouragedefine who we are as a team and an organisation. These principles reflect our culture and guide the way we work and the choices we make.
Our benefits
Flexible and remote working based on ISDs Time Principles of trust communication and flexibility.
Generous annual leave policies.
1 week of additional paid time off over Christmas outside of your annual leave entitlement.
Additional paid time off for development.
Sick pay and enhanced family friendly policies and compassionate leave.
Company pension.
Annual personal development budget.
Remote working budget.
Employee Assistance Programme and dedicated counsellors for those working with potentially traumatic content.
Inclusive wellbeing programme with regular wellbeing initiatives.
Salary
Dependent on location:
(UK)
(EU)
$85000 $110000 (US)
Location
You may work from one of our offices based in the UK US or Germany or in a hybrid arrangement to suit you. The successful candidate is required to have the right to work in their country of residence. We cannot provide Visa sponsorship for this role.
Contract type
Initial 12month fixed term fulltime 40 hours per week).
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
ISD is committed to promoting diversity throughout its workforce and aims for its team to be truly representative of all sections of society. We make a concerted effort to ensure our workplace employment policies and organisational culture creates an inclusive positive and progressive environment in which all members of our team are treated with dignity and respect. For further information about this policy or our recruitment practices please email
We strongly encourage applications from people of colour the LGBTQ community people with disabilities neurodivergent people carers and people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
Job requirements
Role Purpose
The quality of ISDs work speaks for itself and we are proud of our reputation as a leading global think and do tank. ISD produces over 100 research and/or policy outputs a year as well as hosting or participating in highlevel events and engaging with governments policy makers and institutions across the globe.
ISD is seeking a highly skilled and detailoriented Senior Writer to lead the editorial development of our research and communications output. This role will ensure ISDs publicfacing materials are consistently high quality impactful and accessible. Working with the Communications Research and Executive Leadership Teams the Senior Writer will play a central role in ensuring editorial excellence across all ISD products and platforms.
Key responsibilities include:
Content Development and Editorial Oversight 40
Serve as a lead editor for ISDs research and policy outputs ensuring intellectual rigour clarity consistency and quality across written materials
Craft compelling evidencebased content across formats (policy briefs reports short form pieces social media)
Implement robust editorial processes with appropriate signoff mechanisms
Safeguard organisational reputation through rigorous quality standards
Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Engagement 40
Align ISDs communications with the organisations strategy and theory of change
Identify opportunities to influence discourse and stakeholder perspectives
Develop and maintain media relationships to extend reach across channels
Create messaging frameworks for major campaigns and policy initiatives
Prepare toplines and position statements to navigate sensitive media interest
Conduct horizon scanning to anticipate emerging communication needs
Staff Development Team Management and Media Training 20
Oversee the Senior Communications Manager and a team of regional writers/ copy editor analysts
Design and deliver tailored writing workshops addressing organisational needs
Provide constructive feedback on drafts from nonspecialist colleagues and mentor colleagues to elevate their writing capabilities
Create resources and style guides to institutionalise quality standards
To view a full job description please click here.
The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will join the team with significant experience as a journalist editor or researcher in a senior role in a media political public sector research or nonprofit organisation. We seek someone with a proven trackrecord in a policy or communications and engagement role focused on issues such as conflict resolution hate extremism polarisation disinformation and/or terrorism. They will be comfortable in quickly understanding and being guided by the expertise of the research policy and programming teams at ISD and able to fluently communicate ISDs work across the breadth of ISDs stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the issues we work on and will be motivated by a desire to ensure that all our communications whether to donors policy makers a lay reader or a changemaker of any kind enlighten and enable positive change. Helping colleagues communicate clearly and compellingly with a focus on quality and rigour will be at the heart of this role. This is about translating research analysis vision and insight into a range of outputs and realworld communication products that drive the mission forward.
How to apply
Please submit your application by 12th of May 2025. ISD reserves the right to interview and appoint candidates prior to the advertised closing date.
If you have any further questions about this vacancy or want to speak to a member of our recruitment team please contact
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Senior IC
Employment Type
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