Application Guide

How to Apply for Communications Lead

at Rethinking Economics International

🏢 About Rethinking Economics International

Rethinking Economics International is unique as a global organization dedicated to transforming economics education to be more pluralistic, critical, and applicable to real-world challenges. Working here offers the opportunity to contribute to a movement that challenges mainstream economic thinking and promotes diverse perspectives in academia and policy.

About This Role

As Communications Lead, you'll spearhead all external communications for REI, managing social media channels, website content, and email marketing to amplify their mission of reforming economics education. This role is impactful because you'll shape how the public and academic communities perceive and engage with pluralist economics, directly supporting the organization's strategic goals.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve creating social media content explaining economic concepts, scheduling posts across multiple platforms, drafting blog posts for the REI website on current economic debates, and coordinating with student networks to amplify their events. You'd also analyze engagement metrics to refine the communications strategy and potentially prepare press materials about REI's latest research or campaigns.

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🎯 Who Rethinking Economics International Is Looking For

  • Has 2-3 years of experience managing multi-platform social media campaigns for mission-driven organizations, with proven ability to grow engagement
  • Demonstrates experience creating content that explains complex economic concepts in accessible language for diverse audiences
  • Has hands-on experience with website CMS platforms and email marketing tools, with metrics showing successful campaign performance
  • Shows understanding of communications strategy development, particularly for advocacy or educational organizations

📝 Tips for Applying to Rethinking Economics International

1

Create a portfolio showcasing social media content that explains economic concepts simply, as REI focuses on making economics accessible

2

Tailor your resume to highlight experience with advocacy or educational organizations rather than corporate communications

3

Demonstrate familiarity with pluralist economics by mentioning specific economic schools of thought (e.g., feminist, ecological, or behavioral economics) in your application

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Include metrics showing how your communications work increased engagement or reach for previous organizations

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Show understanding of REI's specific campaigns like their curriculum reform initiatives or student network support

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience making complex topics accessible through communications, with specific examples', "Understanding of REI's mission to reform economics education and how communications supports this", 'Experience managing multiple communication channels simultaneously while maintaining consistent messaging', "How you've developed or implemented communications strategies for mission-driven organizations"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → REI's current social media presence and engagement patterns across different platforms
  • → Their recent campaigns like 'Rethinking Economics' or curriculum reform initiatives
  • → Key figures in pluralist economics that REI references or collaborates with
  • → Their network of student groups and how communications supports these chapters
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you explain pluralist economics to someone with no economics background on social media?
2 Describe a time you managed a communications crisis for an advocacy organization
3 What metrics would you track to measure the success of REI's communications strategy?
4 How would you engage economics students versus academic economists in REI's content?
5 What do you think are the biggest communication challenges for an organization trying to reform economics education?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using corporate marketing language instead of mission-driven advocacy communication style
  • Not demonstrating understanding of pluralist economics or REI's specific reform goals
  • Focusing only on social media metrics without connecting to organizational impact or mission advancement

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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