Organization
BSR® is a sustainable business network and consultancy focused on creating a world in which all people can thrive on a healthy planet. With offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR® provides its 300+ member companies with insight, advice, and collaborative initiatives to help them see a changing world more clearly, create long-term value, and scale impact. Visit www.bsr.org for more information about BSR's 30+ years of leadership in sustainability.
We are proud to say that we have a team of some of the most talented and motivated people working on sustainability in our global offices in Copenhagen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, London, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C.
Location: Paris, London, Copenhagen or US Eastern Time Zone.
This position will be assigned at the Coordinator or Associate level, depending on the candidate's work experience.
Position Overview
The Communications and Marketing Coordinator/Associate is an integral member of BSR's Marketing and Communications Team, providing support for important team functions, including editorial, social media and digital communications, e-mail marketing, and event planning and logistics.
The Coordinator/Associate reports to BSR's Editorial and Campaign Strategy Manager but engages with and supports MarComms staff and other colleagues across the organization on a variety of key communications and marketing priorities.
This position is an excellent opportunity for a marketing and communications professional interested in an early career opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization seeking to create a more just and sustainable world.
Key Responsibilities
Digital and Social Media - Draft social media posts for LinkedIn and Bluesky, drawing from BSR's editorial content, events, partnership promotions, and media mentions. Maintain a social media calendar for tracking upcoming promotions and inbound requests.
- Create digital marketing materials (images, videos, and audio content) to promote editorial, events, podcast episodes, and BSR's engagements at global convenings.
- Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
Content Marketing and Campaign Strategy - Proofread and upload all new editorial content to the website and work with authors to update content as needed.
- Support editorial campaigns by tracking and reporting on key performance indicators.
- Support the production of BSR e-mail blasts, newsletters, and other e-mail marketing by setting up distributions and building lists; tracking and analyzing open-rates, click-thru rates, etc.
- Collaborate with Website Content Associate and Senior Developer to manage marketing automation tool (Pardot) and maintain customer database in Salesforce for marketing purposes.
- Support the development and implementation of marketing automation activities (nurture campaigns, lead qualification, lead generation, etc.)
Events and Event Marketing - Work closely with the Global Events Manager to execute BSR member webinars and regional in-person events by:
- Supporting manager on timely execution of deliverables associated with external event cross-marketing partnerships.
- Managing all logistics related to member-only webinars including: set-up, prep, hosting, and follow-up.
- Providing logistical and marketing support for in-person events, including BSR's annual member convening, by building out invitation lists, website listings, setting up eblasts and registration systems, onsite logistics, sending follow-up emails, etc.
Administrative - Gather Global Communications Team updates for weekly internal newsletter.
- Manage creation of new staff bios, and updates to existing staff bios, on website.
- Manage org-wide media subscriptions.
Compensation
At BSR we have implemented a transparent total compensation framework with an emphasis on internal equity. In order to maintain our equity, our hiring rates for this position is listed below. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience and cohort level determination
US:
Coordinator- $60,653
Associate- $75,817
Denmark:
Coordinator- 367,952 kr.
Associate- 459,939 kr.
France:
Coordinator- 40,862 €
Associate- 52,539 €
UK:
Coordinator- £33,710
Associate- £42,138
Qualifications
- Interest, knowledge of and/or experience supporting strategic communications campaigns involving events, PR, social media and editorial content
- Three to five years of communications or marketing experience with a company, nonprofit, or global organization preferred
- Fluent in English, with superior written and verbal communication, writing, and editing/proofreading skills
- Experience using marketing automation and CRM tools (e.g., Pardot and Salesforce) a plus
- Knowledge of and experience in basic HTML and/or website content management systems
- Exceptional time management skills with ability to deliver on simultaneous projects in multiple time zones
- Interest, knowledge of and/or experience working on issues related to sustainability/corporate social responsibility or other relevant topics, including climate change, human rights, and social justice, a plus
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Strong initiative, and a problem-solver with a "can do" approach
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Skills in Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and InDesign a plus
- Video and podcast / audio editing skills a plus
- Capacity to work and thrive in a growing, fast-paced entrepreneurial organization with a collaborative environment
- Desire to pursue a career in marketing and communications
- High ethical standards and commitment to BSR core values of leadership, respect, and integrity
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation
Diversity
BSR is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As a global organization, BSR strives to represent a culmination of different perspectives, backgrounds, cultures, and ideas. BSR encourages employees to be themselves and share their unique stories, as these initiatives foster a global environment of creativity, forward thinking, and open-mindedness. These values drive the innovative work of our staff and support BSR's overarching mission to build a just and sustainable world.
At BSR, discrimination because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by regional laws, is not condoned. BSR strives to maintain a fair and inclusive working environment. Thus, these factors do not influence recruitment, performance management processes, and project assignments. BSR aims to support necessary accommodations and has a zero-tolerance policy for discriminatory behavior and retaliation in response to the needs of our employees.
To learn more about our culture and opportunities, please visit our Our Career Page
