Senior Communications and Research Officer in London

Full-time, based in London, on-site only.

Salary: £36–41,000, subject to experience. Generous annual leave.

About Us

Campaign Against Antisemitism is the UK's leading organisation fighting antisemitism nationwide. Our volunteer‐led charity is dedicated to exposing and countering antisemitism through education and zero‐tolerance enforcement of the law. We raise awareness through front‐page media campaigns and major outreach events such as the March Against Antisemitism. Our litigation continues to set landmark precedents. We pride ourselves on working intelligently and fast to deploy innovative and aggressive campaigning strategies against antisemites. Every year we reach millions of people through our work in the media and social media. We are a small team of staff with our main office in London, working with hundreds of dedicated volunteers. We operate with an entrepreneurial, positive, passionate and thoughtful mindset to accomplish our mission.

The Role

The full‐time Senior Communications and Research Officer reports to the Chief Communications Officer, working to help inform the public about antisemitism using a variety of media. You will be joining our small, fast‐paced, entrepreneurial staff team based at our office in central London. The role brings a diverse set of responsibilities and an opportunity to work within a charitable organisation with a strong sense of purpose.

Responsibilities

• Write journalistic‐quality articles about antisemitism, from crime to politics.
• Cultivate media relationships and provide information and research to journalists in real‐time.
• Compose posts for our numerous social media channels.
• Draft accessible content for videos, working with our Creative team to create final products for our online audience.
• Help conceive innovative campaigns to raise awareness of antisemitism and educate the public.
• Submit complaints to media broadcasters, regulators and others when outlets fail to meet their editorial standards.
• Correspond with members of the public who write in to us.
• Work with our academic volunteers and pollsters to help explain the nature of antisemitism in Britain, including trends and strategies for addressing it.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for the wider Communications team, including volunteers, ensuring that external queries are resolved promptly.
• Support units across our organisation in the preparation of materials relevant to their areas of work that conform to our house style and brand.
• Report to the Chief Communications Officer and work with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

Skills Required

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise, analyse and respond quickly.
• Some understanding of the history and current diverse manifestations of antisemitism.
• Eagerness to build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and other stakeholders.
• Thriving in a fast‐paced, mission‐led environment.
• Passionate about CAA's mission and making a difference within a team.
• Minimum of three years' proven track record of writing or editing SEO‐friendly content, preferably in a fast‐paced environment or other relevant experience.

What You Will Gain

• Experience writing and editing informative content that grabs and holds diverse audiences across different media.
• Applying defamation law and other legal principles and good practice to your writing.
• Delivering high‐quality, accurate content at a fast pace.
• Understanding how the news media industry works and the nuances across different social media channels.
• Nurturing relationships with diverse journalists on behalf of CAA.
• Working within a team, supervising staff and volunteers, and supporting others across a charitable organisation.
• Building interpersonal skills in a fun and supportive office environment.
• You will play a key role in the development of CAA's work in the UK and supporting its growth. You will receive training in areas where you do not yet have experience.

Apply

To apply, please send us your CV and a covering letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role. We will then invite some candidates to interview in London.