Content Editor

12 month fixed term contract / full time (*secondment opportunity)

• Applicants applying on a secondment basis must have the approval of their line manager before applying.

Location: Applicants must be based in a country where one of the independent National/Regional Greenpeace organisations (NRO's) is located. We are looking to hire for this position in the Americas time zone. The successful candidate may be based in one of the following locations: Brazil, US, Canada or Argentina.

We offer competitive NGO level salary and benefits, the specifics of which depend on location where the successful candidates will be based. We aim to share this information with candidates before reaching the offer stage.

In this role you will:

• Contribute to the development and execution of Greenpeace's communications strategy, managing a global calendar and editorial system.
• Produce and distribute compelling content across Greenpeace International channels, curating multimedia to support global programmes.
• Lead communications efforts for ships, actions, and rapid response initiatives, aligning these with Greenpeace's mission and priorities.
• Engage with key audiences and promote content globally, strengthening the impact of campaigns through strategic stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure the continuous improvement of communications strategies by tracking and analyzing content performance and implementing lessons learned.

For further information about this role, please see the full job description /terms of reference by clickingHERE.

What we're looking for:

Remember no one has every skill or experience needed for this role and you'll have the opportunity to learn a lot from the team. We believe someone who has a few of these is well suited to exceed in this role:

• Significant experience in PR, media-driven environments, or a similar field.
• A track record of success in global social change campaigns and communications.
• In-depth knowledge of international media and social media and the ability to leverage this for campaign impact.
• Proven experience leading or implementing crisis and responsive communications.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to adapt to different cultures, languages, and customs.
• Experience working with multicultural teams and senior staff across borders.
• Exceptional written and spoken English, with the ability to create persuasive content for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in a second language, preferably Spanish or Portuguese.
• The ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and across time zones, with a flexible mindset.

• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in your communication and team-building efforts.

• Demonstrable support for and belief in the Greenpeace network core aims and values.

• Digital literacy skills; the ability to learn and utilise our digital platforms to successfully perform the role function (familiarity with G-Suite, Slack and Zoom is an advantage)

What you can expect:

You'll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. Staff can also access our virtual wellness initiatives, such as mindfulness, yoga and meditation and also have the opportunity to join our global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion staff communities.

Please click HERE to visit the careers site, to learn more about working for Greenpeace.

About us:

Greenpeace is a global campaigning network. It comprises 26 independent national/regional organisations, and a coordinating organisation, Greenpeace International. Greenpeace uses peaceful, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems, and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future.

Our goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity. That means we want to:

• protect biodiversity in all its forms
• prevent pollution and abuse of the earth's ocean, land, air and fresh water
• end all nuclear threats
• promote peace, global disarmament and non-violence

To Apply

If you share our vision, please click 'apply for this job' below, to begin your application.

To apply for this role, we require you to answer a selection of key criteria and upload your CV (in English) via our online application form.

Addressing the key criteria is an important part of your application. We will be looking for evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience in these areas. Use examples where possible, to draw attention to experience, knowledge, achievements and skills gained in past employment or voluntary/leisure activities, provided they are relevant to the post.

It's advisable to prepare your responses to the key criteria before starting your online application, as you are unable to save and return to it at a later date.

At GPI, we understand there are potential benefits of using open AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT), however for the purpose of this application we prefer to see answers written by candidates themselves, so we can get a good impression on your thinking.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email us at Please note that all applications have to be filled out via the website and can't be submitted via this email.

We welcome everyone to apply for our positions. We understand that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. However, we strongly encourage you to apply if you meet some of the key criteria for our roles. We'd love to know how your unique experience can bring value to our team. We believe in people power and having representation from many different communities to effect change.

Greenpeace International is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organisation and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and would like to invite you especially to apply

CLOSING DATE: 24 October 2025, 23:59 (CEST)