Industry Transition Editor

Location: This role can be based in the UK (hybrid, London office) or undertaken remotely for international candidates. We will consider candidates from anywhere, but would particularly welcome applications from candidates based in Brazil, South Africa, or Indonesia.
Hours: 75% FTE
Contract type:

• UK based: Fixed term to 31st October 2026, with potential for extension/renewal
• International: Freelance/self-employed contract until 31st October 2026, with potential for renewal.

Salary:

• UK based: £44,500 FTE
• International: Equivalent fees will be benchmarked to local cost of living using third-party tools (usually Numbeo) to ensure fairness and parity across regions.

Start time: As soon as possible

About us

Dialogue Earth is an independent non-profit dedicated to producing exceptional environmental journalism and informed conversations on urgent climate and sustainability topics. Our unique model brings local voices to global audiences and global stories of hope, action, and change to local communities.

Dialogue Earth researches, writes, commissions, edits, and publishes news reports and analyses of environmental and climate threats, to stimulate the exchange of information and ideas between readers in diverse geographies.

We are committed to accurately portraying China’s development impacts across the Global South through geopolitically even-handed reporting and constructive dialogue. A UK-registered charity headquartered in London, our approach is rooted in a network of specialist country editors located across South and Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America, and delivered through reporting in eight languages, workshops, and media partnerships. We seek to bring light, rather than heat, to crucial debates, and solutions to bear on complex problems.

Purpose of the role

Help shape the global conversation on cleaner industry. The Industry Transition editor is a new role at Dialogue Earth. You’ll launch and lead a project looking at green steel and industrial decarbonisation, with a pilot phase running to October 2026 that has scope to grow. From day one, you’ll map key stakeholders and media across China, Latin America, Africa and South Asia. You’ll then turn those insights into a focused editorial strategy that informs decisions and positively influences the public debate.

You’ll commission and write timely, engaging stories that reach our priority audiences in China, Brazil, India and South Africa – the initial focus of this project. You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues across our teams, making the most of their regional and country expertise. You’ll also launch a bespoke newsletter to build a community around the beat – sharing relevant stories and insights, and connecting journalists, policymakers and industry practitioners.

We’re looking for someone proactive, organised and self-motivated. You’ll be ready to cultivate a strong network of sources and contributors, and to identify opportunities for high-impact coverage.. You’ll bring a deep grasp of industrial decarbonisation – its opportunities, challenges and developments – and you’ll share our commitment to accuracy and constructive global dialogue.

Person specification

Essential

• Clear commitment to Dialogue Earth’s mission and values;
• Substantial journalism experience;
• Strong grasp of industrial decarbonisation, environmental protection and climate change, and the opportunities and challenges they present;
• Editorial judgement to identify and shape compelling ideas, and to write clear briefs and give actionable feedback to journalists and expert contributors.
• Excellent writing for articles and newsletters;
• Proven ability to manage complex editorial projects and meet competing deadlines;
• Outstanding English language skills.

Main responsibilities

• Lead the editorial project to deliver high-impact journalism on industrial decarbonisation;
• Plan, commission and edit rigorously reported stories; write as needed;
• Cultivate and manage a diverse network of expert sources and contributors, including both experienced and emerging journalists;
• Coordinate with our global editors to align content with strategy and standards;
• Attend relevant events and conferences to stay informed and get ahead on interesting story angles;
• Design and deliver workshops/training with partners for journalists, policymakers and other stakeholders;
• Coordinate with our global team of editors to ensure content is aligned with our organisational goals and editorial strategy.

Application deadline: 9am 3rd November, 2025. Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis and early applications are recommended. Interviews will be held online on 5/6th November.