The successful applicant will join the IEA’s senior leadership team, manage its communications department, and be responsible for promoting its work through traditional and digital media, events, and public affairs.
First and foremost, this job requires a strong understanding of economics, policy, and the principles of classical liberalism. The IEA particularly welcomes applicants who combine a background in policy research with exceptional communication skills.
The IEA’s Director of Communications will:
- Develop and lead its communications, marketing, and brand strategy.
- Manage its communications team, currently consisting of a communications officer and a digital production manager.
- Write and distribute press releases promoting IEA research and responding to important news stories.
- Design and implement broader promotional efforts for IEA publications, conferences, and so on.
- Represent the IEA in print, digital, and broadcast media, including by writing op-eds and giving interviews.
- Build relationships with journalists and policymakers.
- Play a key role in designing the IEA’s public and private events programme.
- Oversee and participate in the IEA’s audio-visual output, including its weekly podcast and other videos.
- Lead the development of the IEA website, Substack, and social media presence.
- Advise the IEA’s executive director and senior leadership team on communications matters.
We welcome applicants who are qualified to combine the above responsibilities with conducting their own policy research.
What we are looking for
A successful applicant must have outstanding communication and presentational skills.
In particular, they will be an exceptional writer, capable of distilling complex ideas into clear and succinct prose.
They will have a very well developed understanding of contemporary policy debates, free market economics, and classical liberal principles
They must also be an effective manager and strategic thinker, able to develop junior staff and continuously improve the IEA’s output and impact.
Relevant professional experience is an advantage, as is an academic grounding in economics, political science, public policy, or a related field.
However, we are more interested in ability than credentials and are happy to consider unconventional applicants.
How to apply
Please apply through by clicking here. You will be expected to provide the following:
- Your CV
- Up to 500 words assessing the IEA’s current communications output (please see our website, Substack, YouTube channel, and social media accounts)
- Up to 500 words making the case for a free market policy reform of your choice (you are welcome to use the IEA’s research as inspiration)
- Any writing samples or video clips that you would like us to be aware of.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 21 August. However, interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and we may appoint a candidate before the deadline.
Salary is dependent on experience, within an expected range of £55,000–65,000. We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible, but are prepared to wait for the right candidate.