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How to Apply for Communications Officer | "No Plans, No Future" EU- funded Project

at Ultimo Recurso

🏢 About Ultimo Recurso

Último Recurso is a climate justice organization that uses strategic litigation to hold governments and corporations accountable for environmental harm. Working here means contributing to high-impact legal battles that protect people and the planet, with a focus on translating complex legal work into public action.

About This Role

As Communications Officer for the 'No Plans, No Future' EU-funded project, you will turn dense legal pleadings and climate data into compelling narratives for social media, newsletters, and press. Your work directly amplifies the project's litigation milestones and advocacy campaigns, making climate justice accessible and urgent to diverse audiences.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start by reviewing any overnight press mentions or legal updates, then update the content calendar to reflect new developments. Mid-morning, you could draft a LinkedIn post summarizing a recent court filing, followed by an afternoon spent editing a TikTok script that explains a scientific concept from a case. You'd wrap up by compiling weekly engagement metrics and coordinating with the legal team on upcoming milestones.

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🎯 Who Ultimo Recurso Is Looking For

  • Has experience running communications for a legal, policy, or advocacy organization, preferably with climate or environmental focus.
  • Can distill complex legal or scientific information into clear, engaging content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
  • Is highly organized, able to maintain a content calendar aligned with litigation timelines and institutional milestones.
  • Has basic data analysis skills to track engagement metrics and produce structured performance summaries.

📝 Tips for Applying to Ultimo Recurso

1

Highlight any experience translating legal/technical content (e.g., court filings, scientific reports) into social media posts or press releases.

2

Showcase your ability to plan content around unpredictable events (e.g., court rulings) by providing an example of a flexible editorial calendar.

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Include metrics from past campaigns (e.g., engagement rates, reach) to demonstrate your impact.

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Mention familiarity with EU-funded project reporting or communications requirements, if applicable.

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Tailor your cover letter to reference specific Último Recurso cases or campaigns (e.g., their work on climate litigation against governments).

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for climate justice and alignment with Último Recurso's mission of using law for accountability.", 'Specific examples of translating complex content (legal, scientific, or policy) into accessible digital narratives.', 'Your ability to work remotely and manage multiple platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, newsletter) with a structured content calendar.', 'Experience with media engagement and tracking systems, especially in a litigation context.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read about Último Recurso's key climate litigation cases, especially those related to the 'No Plans, No Future' project (e.g., against oil companies or governments).
  • → Review their social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok) to understand their current tone, content mix, and engagement.
  • → Look into the EU funding framework for climate justice projects to understand reporting and branding requirements.
  • → Check recent press coverage of Último Recurso to see how they handle media relations.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would turn a 50-page legal complaint into a 60-second TikTok video.
2 Describe a time you had to adjust a content calendar due to a sudden development (e.g., a court ruling or policy change).
3 How do you measure the success of a communications campaign? What metrics do you prioritize?
4 What experience do you have with EU-funded project reporting or compliance?
5 How would you handle a sensitive legal topic that could be misinterpreted by the public?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application that doesn't mention climate justice or Último Recurso's specific work.
  • Ignoring the EU-funded aspect; failing to address how you'd handle compliance or reporting.
  • Overemphasizing creative flair without demonstrating ability to handle technical, legal content accurately.

📅 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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