Data Communications Manager, Land & Carbon Lab

Data Communications Manager, Land & Carbon Lab - Job Opportunity

Join the World Resources Institute (WRI) as a Data Communications Manager at Land & Carbon Lab, a premier hub for geospatial data, analysis, and monitoring. This is a hybrid role requiring 8 days per month in the office, with locations in Washington DC, London, or The Hague.

About the Program

Land & Carbon Lab focuses on breakthrough geospatial monitoring to assist governments, businesses, and communities in creating sustainable landscapes globally. Our key areas of work include:

• Data Innovation: Partnering with top scientists and technologists, we harness AI and geospatial monitoring to develop cutting-edge, open-access systems for monitoring the world's land and nature-based carbon.
• Insights and Analysis: We analyze geospatial data to provide independent insights into land changes and sustainability, aiding in the achievement of climate and development goals.
• Impact and Partnerships: Collaborating with corporate leaders, policymakers, Indigenous Peoples, and local communities to create tangible impacts.

Job Highlights

Reporting to the Director of Impact at Land & Carbon Lab, you'll collaborate with our communications, research, and data teams to produce analyses and public-facing content showcasing Land & Carbon Lab’s latest data innovations and findings. You'll support the execution of communication, marketing, and impact strategies by transforming data and research into actionable insights for a diverse audience.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis, Visualization, and Innovation with AI Tools (65%)

• Analyze maps, satellite imagery, and quantitative data to derive key insights
• Create compelling visualizations such as maps, graphs, and gifs for use in social media and other communication channels
• Explore AI-driven automation for data analysis to regularly produce visual insights

Research Engagement to Develop Editorial Content (35%)

• Engage with research leads through interviews and literature reviews to convert insights into engaging written and visual content
• Draft blogs, news articles, and other content for non-technical audiences, focusing on data innovations, methodologies, and research findings
• Support communication strategies by identifying new avenues for content dissemination

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; M.S. or PhD preferred in fields such as remote sensing, geography, environmental science, or landscape ecology
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years' experience in geospatial visuals and application development, visual data interpretation, and collaborative content development
• Proficient in data visualization and GIS/remote sensing technologies
• Skilled in writing blogs, news, or other long-form content on technical topics
• Familiarity with large language models and generative AI APIs
• Excellent writing skills to translate technical information for non-technical audiences
• Proficient in English; knowledge of other languages such as French, Spanish, Portuguese, or Bahasa Indonesian is a plus
• Existing work authorization is required; WRI is unable to sponsor visas

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience and other factors. Estimated salary ranges:

• US: $96K - $110K USD
• UK: £53K - £67K GBP
• Netherlands: €67K – €84K EUR

How to Apply

Submit your resume, a cover letter, and two work samples (writing and data visualization) by July 8, 2024. Applications must be submitted through the

What We Offer

• Access to WRI's global network with opportunities to engage and learn from colleagues worldwide
• A mission-driven organization with various professional development opportunities
• A focus on diversity and inclusion
• Flexible working hours and generous leave days that increase with tenure

About Us

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