Application Guide

How to Apply for Global Director of Strategic Communications

at ProVeg International

🏢 About ProVeg International

ProVeg International is a unique food awareness organization working at the intersection of sustainability, health, and animal welfare to transform global food systems toward plant-based alternatives. Unlike traditional environmental NGOs, ProVeg takes a pragmatic, evidence-based approach focused on systemic change through policy, corporate engagement, and public education, making it an ideal workplace for mission-driven professionals who want measurable impact.

About This Role

As Global Director of Strategic Communications, you'll lead the development and execution of communications strategies that position plant-rich food systems as a global priority for policymakers and business leaders. This role is impactful because you'll shape the narrative around sustainable food systems through ProVeg's flagship Global Programmes, directly influencing decision-makers and media coverage worldwide.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might begin with a strategy call with ProVeg's EU policy team to align communications around upcoming legislation, followed by reviewing campaign analytics from your global team. Afternoon could involve pitching ProVeg's latest research to business journalists at Bloomberg or The Economist, then coaching team members on content development for flagship programmes. You'd end the day planning quarterly objectives that balance immediate media opportunities with long-term narrative building.

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🎯 Who ProVeg International Is Looking For

  • Proven track record developing and executing global communications strategies that drive narrative shifts in policy or business contexts
  • Established network of high-level media contacts in global business (e.g., Financial Times, Bloomberg) and policy (e.g., The Guardian, Politico) outlets
  • Experience building and leading high-performing global teams in mission-driven organizations, with demonstrated ability to inspire excellence
  • Deep understanding of food systems, sustainability, or plant-based industries, with ability to translate complex topics into compelling narratives

📝 Tips for Applying to ProVeg International

1

Quantify your impact on narrative shifts in previous roles—include metrics showing how your communications changed perceptions or influenced decision-makers

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Demonstrate specific knowledge of ProVeg's Global Programmes (like School Plates or Corporate Engagement) and how you'd amplify their impact through communications

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Showcase your media relationships by naming specific outlets and journalists where you've secured coverage relevant to policy or business audiences

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Highlight experience working across multiple countries/time zones, as this remote role requires coordinating global communications efforts

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Include examples of how you've fostered team excellence in previous leadership roles, particularly in mission-driven environments

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your proven ability to drive narrative shifts that influence decision-makers, with specific examples from policy or business communications', "How your media network and strategy would elevate ProVeg's insights in top-tier global outlets relevant to their target audiences", 'Your approach to building and inspiring a global communications team in a remote, mission-driven organization', "Your understanding of food system transformation and how strategic communications can accelerate ProVeg's specific goals"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → ProVeg's Global Programmes (School Plates, Corporate Engagement, etc.) and their recent impact reports
  • → Recent media coverage featuring ProVeg executives or insights in business/policy outlets
  • → Key food system policies ProVeg has influenced (EU Farm to Fork, UN Food Systems Summit, etc.)
  • → Competitive landscape of organizations working on food system transformation and their communications approaches

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop a communications strategy to make plant-rich food systems a priority for EU policymakers in 2024?
2 Describe a time you secured coverage in top-tier business media and how that coverage influenced decision-makers
3 How would you measure the success of ProVeg's global communications strategy beyond traditional metrics?
4 What's your approach to managing a high-performing global team across different time zones and cultural contexts?
5 How would you position ProVeg's insights against competing narratives in the sustainable food space?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing primarily on consumer-facing communications rather than business/policy audience strategies
  • Generic communications experience without specific examples of influencing decision-makers or driving narrative shifts
  • Lack of demonstrated understanding of food systems or plant-based industry dynamics

📅 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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