The Club of Rome Communications Fellowship Open for Communications Professionals Worldwide (Remote & Paid)


This remote and paid full-time 7-month fellowship is ideal for early-career communications professionals from Most of the World who are interested in sustainability and systems change.
About the Fellowship
The Club of Rome is excited to announce its Communications Fellowship 2025—a seven-month, remote mentoring program designed to increase the diversity of voices covering sustainability issues. The fellowship provides a unique opportunity to work directly with The Club of Rome’s communications team, offering hands-on experience in communicating complex systems thinking to non-specialist audiences.
As a fellow, you’ll gain experience across a range of communication tasks, including:
✓ Web publishing
✓ Media relations
✓ Event coverage
✓ Multimedia content creation
✓ Social media management
The fellowship also includes a modest stipend to support living costs, and work-related travel expenses will be covered. You’ll have the opportunity to work remotely from your home environment, with one trip to meet with members of The Club of Rome team.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for candidates who:
✓ Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in science or journalism, or are current students or recent graduates of a science journalism program.
✓ Have experience writing about systems thinking or sustainability topics for non-specialist audiences, or producing multimedia content on relevant subjects.
✓ Are fluent in written and spoken English and can effectively communicate complex scientific research.
✓ Have experience with or an interest in social media, video, photography, or other multimedia content.
✓ Share The Club of Rome’s vision and values.
Priority will be given to applicants from Most of the World, but candidates from all countries are welcome to apply.
Method of Apply
To apply, email the following documents to [email protected] with the subject line: Communications Fellowship.
1. CV/Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Writing or Multimedia Sample:
A writing sample (up to 800 words) on a scientific topic or sustainability issue for a general audience.
OR one piece of multimedia content you’ve created on a relevant topic.
4. Letter of Recommendation
Please submit all documents in Word or PDF format (except for videos). While you’re welcome to include links to your portfolio, please select one writing or multimedia sample that best showcases your skills.
Important Note: While tools like ChatGPT may assist you in preparing your application, we encourage you to express your authentic voice in your materials. Don’t forget to proofread and ensure all sections are complete.
Key Details
Application Deadline: 07 March 2025, 23:59 CET
Fellowship Dates: 1 July 2025 – 31 January 2026
Working Hours: 36 hours per week (Monday–Friday)
Leave: 10 paid days
Applications that are incomplete, late, or not in English will not be considered.
This fellowship offers an excellent opportunity to build your career while contributing to global sustainability efforts. Apply today and become part of a dynamic, impactful communications team at The Club of Rome!