Strategic Communications Associate - Spain (Built Environment)

Sobre el puesto

This position is with the Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC), a global network of communications professionals in the field of climate, energy and nature. GSCC is a programme hosted by the Meliore Foundation.

We're hiring an experienced communications specialist to work alongside the GSCC Built Environment Team in a dynamic global network of strategic communications professionals in the field of climate and energy. The position is based in Spain, preferably Madrid or Barcelona.

Reporting to the GSCC Built Environment Europe Manager, the Associate will implement strategic advice and actively craft and deliver communications assets to a diverse set of partners in order to enhance the public debate in Spain on housing decarbonization, energy efficiency, and climate solutions. They will also be expected to collaborate with the team in a strategic setting.
The ideal candidate will be growth-oriented and support the delivery of projects from the idea stage through to execution. Working closely with a supportive team, you will report to a manager to bring projects to life, balancing collaborative alignment with the ability to manage your assigned tasks effectively.

You work well in a team-oriented environment and are comfortable managing day-to-day delivery under clear guidance. You have a strong baseline knowledge of the Spanish political and media landscape, including how national regulations and regional dynamics shape policies around housing, construction, or energy. You understand storytelling and how narratives can support momentum toward a fair and sustainable built environment. You are committed to using your communications skills to support the transition to energy-efficient homes and buildings across Spain.

This is an open-ended position directly tied to specific project funding. The operational continuity of the role is contingent upon the renewal and ongoing availability of this dedicated funding stream.
How you'll contribute

In close cooperation with a network of partners in Spain as well as colleagues in Spain and across Europe, the associate will be responsible for:

Operationalizing communication strategies: Drafting and distributing a wide range of materials and actions, including press releases, press briefings, social media content, op-eds, blogs, and communication support during events.

Crafting targeted messaging: Developing audience-specific messaging to support both short-term and long-term campaign goals, ensuring consistency across platforms.

Digital channel coordination: Collaborating with in-house digital specialists to help curate editorial content and run as well as advice on digital campaigns.

Media relations support: Fostering links with Spanish journalists covering climate, housing, and national affairs, helping brief reporters and boosting media awareness of core narratives.

Campaigning: Supporting the implementation of agile campaign strategies across a range of channels, including earned media/PR, broadcast, social media, programmatic, digital-out-of-home, and influencer engagement.

Impact monitoring: Keeping track of media mentions, monitoring outcomes, and contributing to tracking data to help improve future campaign activities.

Event coordination: Coordinating online or in-person events in Spain, helping with the initial concept and supporting delivery through to completion.

Spokespeople cultivation: Identifying and elevating diverse voices and spokespeople who can talk convincingly about the benefits of better homes and buildings.

Political and media tracking: Monitoring the political and media debates in Spain regarding building standards and energy efficiency to help identify where communications can be usefully deployed.

Reactive outreach: Delivering timely reactive communications support and outreach to national and regional partners.

Any other duties to be assigned from time to time

Our ideal candidate has

To succeed in this role, you will have the below qualities:

An enthusiasm to learn about complex, technical topics, such as building decarbonization, and help transform policy details into compelling narratives.

A good understanding of policy-making processes in Spain, including the dynamic between national ministries and autonomous communities.

Familiarity with the Spanish media landscape and an understanding of strategic story placement.

Experience crafting clear written content with a journalistic flair.

The ability to develop a reliable network of relevant actors, such as housing associations, technical experts, progressive businesses, or civil society leaders.

Fluency in both written and spoken Spanish and English.

The organizational skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment across different time zones using tools like Slack, Asana and Google Workspace.

The capability to meet deadlines reliably under moderate supervision.

A commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach to addressing climate change and housing standards.

You are based in Spain, with a preference for Madrid or Barcelona.

Nice to haves:

Additional languages are an asset.

Why join us?

Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature and work with a bunch of dynamic, culturally diverse individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.

6 offline days (with no calls or meetings) per year to focus on your work

Reduced working time on Fridays during the Dry Season (summer)

Access to our employee assistance program to support your mental health and personal development

Supplementary paid business closure for end-of-year holidays

Maternity leave matched to 20 weeks for countries where regulation allows less than that

Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world

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