Zinc Network

Social network you want to login/join with: Zinc Network is a business dedicated to meaningful, measurable change. Zinc conceptualises and creates programs, interventions, and strategic communications campaigns around some of the world's most complex problems - from disinformation to extremism, media capture to authoritarianism. We are headquartered in London with 70+ team members from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds. Zinc works with a broad range of governmental, NGO, and private sector clients, including the UK Home Office (HO); the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and UN agencies and missions; and foundations. Outline of the job The Project Coordinator is responsible for the providing administrative and programmatic support across several of Zinc's large information integrity and civil society support projects. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the Senior Project Managers in making sure all aspects of the projects are delivered on time and to a high standard. They will assist with writing and reviewing project documents (including some copy editing), contribute to ongoing research projects, contribute to quarterly reporting and results tracking, as well as providing general administrative support (scheduling meetings, taking notes, etc.). This is an entry level position, but with potential for growth for the right candidate. The Project Coordinator will collaborate with a regional team across Europe. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for information integrity and its impact on the lives of people around the world as well as a deep understanding of the Eastern and Central European region. The Project Coordinator will be based in London and be expected to be in our London office at least 3 days per week. What you'll be doing - Provide programmatic and administrative support for two large projects promoting information integrity; - Assist with scheduling meetings, taking notes, finalising and sharing documents, and other administrative tasks as assigned; - Participate in team meetings to discuss ideas for supporting a network of partners in Central and Eastern Europe; - Work with the research and MREL teams to support project learning; - Represent Zinc at high-level meetings with clients and project partners, all while embodying the values of Zinc Network Requirements Education: - At least one year of socially responsible administrative or project management experience. - Native-level fluency with written and spoken English. - Superb attention to detail, strong writing skills and ability to work across multiple priorities. - Familiarity with major office software. - An interest in media, international development and/or foreign policy. Area of Selection We're committed to hiring a diverse workforce from different professional and cultural backgrounds, and to that end we encourage a variety of people to apply to join our company to represent the diverse range of subjects associated with our projects. Conditions of Employment Candidates who receive a job offer will be required to: - Disclose any previous disciplinary action against them resulting from a substantiated safeguarding (including any breaches involving trafficking- related activities) or workplace investigation. - Undergo background checks including employment verification, sexual offender registry (as available), identity confirmation, and anti-terrorism vetting. How to apply Please include a cover letter stating how you meet each of the requirements. If you require an accommodation to be made at any point throughout the recruitment process, please advise us when contacted

Description Introducing Zinc Network Zinc Network is an ISO certified business dedicated to meaningful, measurable change. Zinc conceptualizes and creates programs, interventions, and strategic communications campaigns around some of the world's most complex problems - from disinformation to extremism, media capture to authoritarianism. We are headquartered in London with offices in Washington, D.C., Tbilisi, and Warsaw with 80+ team members from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds. Zinc works with a broad range of governmental, NGO, and private sector clients, including the UK Home Office (HO); the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO); the United States Agency for International Development (USAID); the U.S. Department of State (DOS); UN agencies and missions; and foundations. About The Role Zinc Network is seeking freelance designers to join its talent pool. After approval to join the pool, you will be one of our go-to designers when we have relevant briefs on our exciting social-change projects around the world. Working to our Director of Content, you will create stunning visual concepts and designs for our campaigns and projects, helping to ensure that our partners' messages land with maximum visual impact. Our campaigns require designers with a strong ability to design for social-first digital campaigns and platforms, as well as OOH, print, and video. We are looking for designers who are able to turn their hand to a variety of different styles, from hard-hitting current affairs campaigns to youth-focused content for Gen Z. We need midweight or senior designers who can create campaign brands from scratch, as well as more junior designers who can create assets within existing brand frameworks. You will work closely with our production, strategy, digital, operations, and project management teams to ensure smooth and timely delivery of all assets. You will need to speak fluent English. Experience of working with international clients is highly desirable. You will be able to take a brief and turn it into compelling visual ideas, working across different social platforms and formats. You will be able to create these in a range of different styles for a variety of different audiences. Key Responsibilities Generating innovative design concepts and selling them both internally and externally with our clients and partners Communicating design ideas effectively Helping develop new campaign concepts and brands Maintaining high standards and ensuring only the best work is presented and implemented Work with our partners and clients to devise and deliver compelling content ideas in line with their needs Ensure assets are delivered to a high quality and on time Design (via translation) in a number of unfamiliar languages and scripts, and ensure our content is relevant to different global cultural and political contexts Ensure attention to detail in presentation of work Participate in internal and client reviews, communicating creative vision and proposals effectively Take feedback well and be prepared to revise your work in order to meet the needs of our clients, partners and internal stakeholders Requirements Fluent written and spoken English Experience of working with international clients is highly desirable Excellent understanding of the design needs of different social media platforms and audiences Several years' experience working as a designer Experience of creating motion graphics is a plus Excellent communication skills Excellent time management and organisational skills Meticulous attention to detail Positive and flexible 'can-do' attitude and willingness to solve problems Ability to get on well with the team Conditions of Employment Candidates who receive a job offer will be required to: Disclose any previous disciplinary action against them resulting from a substantiated safeguarding (including any breaches involving trafficking- related activities) or workplace investigation. Undergo background checks including employment verification, sexual offender registry (as available), identity confirmation, and anti-terrorism vetting. Area of Selection We're committed to hiring a diverse workforce from different professional and cultural backgrounds, and to that end, we encourage a variety of people to apply to join our company to represent the diverse range of subjects associated with our projects. Application Process Please include a cover letter stating how you meet each of the requirements. If you require an accommodation to be made at any point throughout the recruitment process, please advise us when contacted.