illuminem’s talent opportunities

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Joining the illuminem team means embracing a mission larger than ourselves: a commitment to our planet. We’re not just filling roles; we’re inviting passionate individuals to shape a high-potential venture from its early days. Our team is defined by its diversity, inclusiveness, and resilience, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence and impact. If you're ready to work alongside top professionals and be guided by industry leaders, while making a tangible impact, illuminem is already where you belong.

Together, we are building the "Bloomberg of Sustainability", the world’s most insightful sustainability data and information. We proved the impossible possible by scaling from zero to hundreds of thousands of users, thousands of companies brought to transparency for their sustainability performance, and the largest expert network in the field. With you, we aim to help every company benchmark their impact, reveal their environmental & social strengths and weaknesses, and confidently choose their best path to sustainability.

As illuminem continues to grow, our open positions include:
• Founder's Associate / Chief of Staff
• Media Analyst
• Climate Fellow (6 months flexible internship, see below)


Further, we always welcome self-nominations for the following positions (recently closed or opening soon):
• Business Development Representative
• Data Entry Specialist 
• Data Scientist
• Full Stack Developer
• Head of Data
• Head of Editorial 
• Head of Product
• Media Account Manager
• Media Lead / Virality Manager
• Media Operations Intern (minimum 6 months internship)
• Sales Manager
• Senior Project Manager / COO
• Social Media Jr. Manager 

How to apply?
• 60-second survey: Fill out our survey (a follow-up will be sent a few hours after you submit your name)
Or 
• Email: Let us know why you’re passionate about joining illuminem (for all other positions).

How does the process work?
• Week 1: You’ll be invited to complete short surveys to help us get to know you better
• Week 2: You’ll receive 1–2 role-specific homeworks, to highlight your skills and fit for the position
• Weeks 3–4: If successful, you’ll have 2–3 conversations with our leadership team and key investors (including our CEO, CCO, CTO, the founder of South Pole, the founder of Carbonsink, the General Partners at Fortino Capital or Techstars)

Please note: the process may vary depending on the position, your profile, and the company’s needs at that time.

We’re eager to meet candidates who are ready to make a meaningful impact with us! Please read our Values, why work at illuminem, and all details on our positions (at the links above, or alphabetically listed below).

1. Business Development Representative
Create and execute compelling email marketing campaigns, collaborating with content teams to craft engaging designs. Manage email segmentation, conduct performance analyses, and optimize engagement

What will you do?
• Marketing campaigns: develop and execute engaging email marketing campaigns that resonate with our audience and drive conversion
• Collaboration: Collaborate with the content teams to create compelling copy, design, and layouts for email campaigns
• Strategizing: segment and personalize email lists to target specific audiences, optimizing open and click-through rates
• Campaign management: manage email schedules, ensuring timely delivery of campaigns while maintaining consistency with broader marketing strategies
• Campaign analysis: monitor campaign performance, analyze key metrics, and implement improvements to enhance results

What are we looking for?
• Experienced professional - at least 1–2 years of hands-on experience in email marketing or a related field
• Detail-oriented - a creative and detail-oriented marketer with experience in crafting engaging email campaigns
• Organizational skills and multitasking - excellent organizational skills, capable of juggling multiple email campaigns and deadlines while ensuring high-quality execution
• Data-driven mindset - a proven track record of effectively managing email marketing tools and platforms, specializing in audience segmentation, personalized content, and performance tracking to drive optimized results
• Team player - a collaborative team player with a passion for sustainability, able to incorporate sustainability messaging into email content aligned with broader marketing strategies and business goals
• Language requirement - excellent written and spoken English skills

2. Climate Fellow (6 months flexible internship)
A unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience in sustainability at the heart of an organization globally renowned for its impact and green tech solutions. Work in sustainability information, data analysis, and specific projects, collaborating with diverse teams for a comprehensive learning experience. Contribute to a more sustainable future while expanding your expertise across multiple facets of our industry

What will you do?
• Dream and achieve big: engage with the best sustainability professionals, experts, and activists in relevant fields. Foster their involvement in our projects, enriching our content with diverse perspectives and insights
• Understand what matters: identify the key trends of the sector to guarantee top-notch content quality for our readers
• Empower our newsletters: curate and deliver cutting-edge sustainability and energy insights, ensuring our readers stay well-informed and engaged
• Data collection and acquisition: gather data from various sources including databases, spreadsheets, APIs, and other data repositories, and develop processes or scripts for automated data collection where applicable
• Data cleaning and quality assurance: clean and process data to make it suitable for analysis. Establish and enforce data quality standards and best practices. Monitor data quality metrics and perform periodic audits to ensure compliance
• Unlock insights: analyze and visualize sustainability data to come up with unique insights on the sustainability performance of companies

What are we looking for?
• A passion for the challenge - how will you take Illuminem to 500,000 readers?
• An entrepreneurial spirit - you will see no hierarchy, but a common drive to impact
• Reliability/track record of getting things done - you will be given key responsibilities from Day 1. Be output-driven and turn cool ideas into reality
• Flexibility - you will be leading action across fronts, from daily/recurrent operations to long-term projects
• Enthusiasm - your enthusiasm will be pivotal to dream and achieve big together
• A strong academic record - you have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent 

3. Data Scientist
Design and implement AI models for extracting information, create and manage data pipelines, collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into existing systems, and continuously optimize and enhance AI models for enhanced performance and accuracy

What will you do?
• Model deployment: develop and deploy AI models for information retrieval from unstructured PDF files, using Python, LangChain, Hugging Face, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques
• Data pipeline development: build and maintain data pipelines using Python
• Collaboration: collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into existing systems
• Model optimization: continuously optimize and enhance AI models for performance and accuracy

What are we looking for?
• Python expertise - strong proficiency in Python
• Information Retrieval - experience in information retrieval from unstructured sources
• AI library experience - hands-on experience with LangChain and Hugging Face libraries
• RAG knowledge - familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) methods
• Flexibility - ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliability - immediately assume key responsibilities from Day 1, evidencing your dependability and capability in essential roles
• English skills - Strong English speaking and writing skills

4. Founder's Associate / Chief of Staff
You will be “the most important, flexible, and dedicated member of the team”, acting as the CEO’s right hand across all fronts. From operational details to shaping strategy, you’ll be trusted with end-to-end ownership and the inner workings of the company. You will ensure speed, discipline and precision across projects — while supporting legal matters, grants, communications, and internal coordination. You’ll also curate the CEO’s PR and social media presence, lead data analysis from our platform to generate industry-shaping insights, and handle the full flow of company correspondence. This is a role for someone with exceptional work ethic, attention to detail, and the drive to be everywhere the company needs them — including possible relocations and travels. If you thrive under pressure, crave impact, and want a front-row seat in building a mission-driven startup, this role is for you.

NB: Depending on seniority, the candidate will assume the role of Founder's Associate for the first 1–2 years, being promoted to Chief of Staff thereafter (likely in parallel with our Series A round).

What will you do?
• Lead with the CEO: work directly with the CEO on day-to-day operations & long-term strategy, while constantly participating in the growth and development of the company on all levels 
• Be the “Leader of Trust”: act as a liaison between the CEO and other teams within the company, be the point of reference for all those inside and outside the company
• Spearhead Company-wide Strategic Initiatives: build & structure initiatives while managing people and actions that help the start-up achieve an always better success 
• Be a guardian of discipline: ensure strong follow-through, work structure, and operational clarity across the organization and its projects
• Project manage key initiatives end-to-end: own the execution of initiatives, including legal, administrative, and grant-related matters; coordinate across stakeholders and drive each to timely completion
• Manage company-wide correspondence: own the communication flow across the organization and externally, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and speed in all exchanges
• Curate CEO PR & social media: shape and amplify the CEO’s public voice through regular content, including posts, visuals, and speaking engagements. Strong skills in visual, video, audio, and image editing are highly valued
• Conduct data analysis from our Data Hub™: generate sharp, viral insights for industry leaders on how companies and sectors are performing in sustainability
• Act as a Founder and Visionary: live the vision, enable the mission, and be ready to drive results, continuously identifying solutions and areas of improvement, no matter what it takes 
• Represent illuminem: accompany the CEO to major global events, participate in high stakes meetings, and nurture contacts with the world’s best sustainability CEOs, financers and policy-makers

What are we looking for?
• A passion for the challenge - how will you get illuminem to be the “Home” for a sustainable world
• Reliability / Track record of getting things done - you will be given key responsibilities from Day 1. Be output driven and turn cool ideas into reality
• Dedication & work ethic – demonstrate resilience, flexibility, and a strong sense of responsibility; maintain top performance under pressure and support the team whenever needed, with speed, commitment, and accountability
• Flexibility - live the startup “big picture”, while also intervening in detailed tasks. Lead action across fronts, from recurrent operations to long term projects. Be physically present in the office or at international events
• Strong organizational & interpersonal skills - be capable of setting up projects across teams. 
• Restless communication - Be transparent, diligently track your actions, continuously report your developments, be proactive whenever you need support
• Excellent verbal & written English skills - be capable of clearly and concisely articulating, distill insights from documents & discussions
• Passionate about Sustainability - we are on a mission for our planet, nothing less ;)

5. Full Stack Developer
Build and integrate new pages and functionalities, maintain and improve current products, develop and deploy backend microservices, and contribute to the architecture design for new product releases

What will you do?
Front end
• Web development: develop new pages and features with Next.js, React.js, and any other technology you find appropriate
• Maintenance and support: develop enhancements and solve problems in existing products

Back end
• Microservices backend development: design and implement backend microservices in mainly Node.js

Architecture
• Architecture design: support the architecture development for a new product release (login, user engagement, customization, content ranking, platformization, etc.)

Must-Have Skills
• Proficiency in Node.js, React.js, Next.js, Git
• Experience in creating and managing APIs
• Dedication to clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• Positive "can-do" attitude and excellent English communication skills

Nice-to-have skills
• Familiarity with Cloud AWS, Docker, PostgreSQL and MongoDB

NB: we don’t expect you to do all of them! We have positions for each point on the list, but if you rock in more than one thing it’s even better!

What are we looking for?
• Experience - a minimum of 3 years of work experience in relevant fields
• An entrepreneurial spirit - you will see no hierarchy, but a common drive to impact
• Reliability - you will be trusted and given key responsibilities from Day 1
• Flexibility - you will be leading action across fronts, from daily/recurrent operations to long-term projects
• Enthusiasm - your enthusiasm will be pivotal to dream and achieve big together

6. Head of Editorial 
Spot and cover key sustainability topics, staying attuned to emerging issues and trends. Build and nurture an expert network, identifying and collaborating with leading voices. Oversee editorial operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and quality. Foster a dynamic community of experts. Contribute to team initiatives, and stay updated on sustainability trends to create relevant, thought-provoking content

What will you do?
• Spot and cover today’s key sustainability topics: stay attuned to the latest in sustainability, identifying emerging issues and themes to keep illuminem at the forefront with relevant, thought-provoking, and impactful content
• Develop an expert network: identify, engage, and collaborate with the leading voices in sustainability to expand our illuminem Voices section
• Oversee editorial operations: manage the publication process end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and quality across all articles and insights
• Build a dynamic community: foster an environment where experts contribute regularly, establishing illuminem Voices as the go-to resource for sustainability insights
• Contribute across the team: lay a vital role in new initiatives, supporting both editorial and product development to expand our reach and impact

NB: this role is all about elevating the conversation on sustainability, turning today’s news and insights into tomorrow’s must-read content!

What are we looking for?
• Subject matter expertise - deep knowledge of sustainability issues, including circular economy, ESG, energy, and climate change. You’ll need to keep pace with industry developments to ensure our content remains sharp and relevant
• Editing and writing experience - at least 3 years’ experience in editing and writing, with a proven ability to refine complex pieces and provide constructive feedback. You should be comfortable making suggestions that elevate the quality and impact of our content
• Editorial and community building experience - experience in editorial strategy, marketing, or community engagement. We want someone who can produce content that not only informs but also builds an engaged community of readers
• Native/Bilingual English proficiency - exceptional command of English to produce and edit high-quality, polished content
• Strong communication skills - a clear, concise communicator able to tackle complex topics in an accessible way. You’ll work closely with both the team and external contributors to maintain high editorial standards
• Flexible and entrepreneurial mindset - comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You’ll lead projects, oversee daily operations, and push for long-term impact, addressing challenges with a solutions-focused approach

7. Head of Product
Drive our sustainability data solutions to market, obsessively pursuing product-market fit by conducting market and customer research, tracking product performance, and collaborating with design, data, and tech teams to create outstanding business customer experiences in the fast-paced sustainability industry.

What will you do?
• Develop product strategies: lead the go-to-market strategy development process for our newest products, and launch our products into the market
• Market and customer research: analyze our competitors and speak to our customers to understand their needs, identify ways we can differentiate and achieve Product Market Fit
• Monitor product performance: perform customer analysis, find ways to improve performance, generate reports and presentations on results findings
• Lead design and tech development: translate customer and market inputs into actionable designs and tech sprint plans, coordinating with the engineering team to build winning customer experiences

illuminem just raised funds to replicate its information success and become a leader in B2B sustainability data. You will be responsible for (1) achieving PMF for our new product, the first sales tool for sustainability solutions (data.illuminem.com), and (2) developing the buy-side interface of our data platform to help corporations choose sustainability products/services.

What are we looking for?
• Reliability - you will be trusted with key responsibilities from Day 1
• Experience - minimum of 4+ years experience in a product-related role
• Interpersonal skills - solid communication skills to engage with customers, stakeholders, tech, data, and design, as well as directly with the C-Suite
• Product analysis - experience with data analytics techniques and tools to analyze large datasets and derive insights
• Coding - sufficient coding to coordinate the tech team and manage sprint planning and workload
• Enthusiasm and hunger to succeed - your enthusiasm will be pivotal to dreaming and disrupting the sustainability data and information space forever!

What do you get for all your hard work?
• Competitive compensation: attractive base salary + equity package (0.5% or more stock options)
• Top leadership role: most important executive role in the new company organization, with clear progression opportunities as the team expands, and direct exposure to key internal and external stakeholders (including C-levels at S&P500 clients, industry leaders, etc.)
• High-growth trajectory and dynamic work environment: join one of the fastest-growing  and world’s most respected sustainability startups, backed by leading VCs (Blackwood, Fortino, Techstars) and industry personalities (executives of BCG, Southpole, S&P, Vestas, Tikehau Capital) - from Series A to IPO
• Mission-driven impact: drive systemic change in the sustainable transition

8. Media Account Manager
Partner with clients to create impactful sustainability media content and manage all aspects of content delivery and client relations. Coordinate and oversee webinar logistics, ensuring a smooth client experience from start to finish

What will you do?
• Partnership: partner with clients to achieve their strategic goals by creating relevant media content in sustainability and climate-related issues (e.g., webinars, thought leadership articles, etc.)
• Liaison: act as the key point of contact for clients, ensuring the flawless execution of deliverables, maintaining and expanding existing relationships
• Content management: collaborate with internal teams to manage content, media distribution and optimize the client delivery process
• Client support: ensure a seamless client experience, addressing any questions or concerns before, during, and after webinars
• Coordination: coordinate all logistics for webinars, from scheduling to technical setup and post-event follow-up

What are we looking for?
• Client-focused experience - a proven track record in client-facing roles, ideally within media, events, or digital services
• Efficient multitasker - a detail-oriented multitasker who excels at juggling multiple projects and tight deadlines
• English and communication skills - excellent English speaking and writing skills, and exceptional communication skills with the ability to build and nurture strong client relationships
• Proactivity and adaptation - a proactive problem solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and can adapt on the fly, with knowledge and a genuine interest in climate, sustainability, and environmental issues
• Education qualifications - bachelor's degree

9. Sales Manager
Lead sales for our data SaaS platform by targeting potential clients through strategic marketing and networking at industry events. Manage the entire sales cycle from prospect engagement to deal closure, working with clear sales KPIs, as compensation will be largely influenced by meeting and exceeding these targets. Collaborate with internal teams to align strategies with company goals

What will you do?
• Sales lead: lead the sales efforts for our data SaaS platform, identifying and targeting potential clients through strategic marketing campaigns via email, phone, and direct messages
• Business development: source new business opportunities by networking at industry conferences and events
• Product demonstration: conduct informational calls with prospects, showcasing the platform's features, and running product demos to illustrate its value
• Manage sales: manage the entire sales cycle, from initial engagement to closing deals, ensuring a smooth and effective process
• Collaboration: collaborate closely with internal teams to align sales strategies with broader company goals and market demands

What are we looking for?
• Sales specialist - a results-driven sales professional with a minimum of 1-year experience in SaaS, who is passionate about building strong client relationships and driving business growth
• Campaign strategist - proven ability to develop and execute successful marketing campaigns targeting potential clients through various channels
• Communication skills - strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively run product demos and explain technical solutions in a clear, compelling manner
• Networking specialist - exceptional networking and negotiation skills with experience in sourcing opportunities at conferences and industry events
• Sustainability sales: team player with an interest in sustainability, capable of integrating sustainability values into sales conversations, aligning with our company’s mission and market position
• Willingness to be co-located in our London HQ at least 80% of the time
• Legal work eligibility in the UK - hold a valid UK Working Permit to proceed with this position

10. Social Media Jr Manager 
Develop and implement illuminem’s social media strategy, including content creation and trend analysis to ensure high-quality, relevant output. Support growth management by analyzing metrics and collaborating with operations teams on sustainability-focused content like illuminem Voices and newsletters

What will you do?
• Design and execute illuminem’s social media strategy: support the strategy development for platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter and aid in the creation of engaging and relevant content
• Understand what matters: identify the key trends of the sector to guarantee top-notch content quality for our readers
• Contribute to growth management: play an important role in analyzing and monitoring our growth metrics, ensuring we meet ambitious targets
• Facilitate inter-team operations: work closely with our Operations teams, contributing to the creation of impactful illuminem Voices, illuminem Briefings, and newsletters centered around sustainability

What are we looking for?
• Reliability - immediately assume key responsibilities from Day 1, evidencing your dependability and capability in essential roles
• Flexibility - lead actions across various fronts, from daily and recurrent operations to long-term strategic projects
• Education qualifications - a recent graduate from a bachelor’s or master’s with a media, sustainability, or business background
• Professional experience - possess experience in a fast-paced high-intensity environment 
• Sustainability knowledge - demonstrate an understanding and passion for sustainability in your professional approach
• Sustainability Knowledge - demonstrate a deep understanding and passion for sustainability in your professional approach
• Excellent verbal and written English skills -  clearly and concisely communicate, distilling insights from documents and discussions with proficiency

11. Sustainability Data Writer 
Lead content marketing by crafting storytelling pieces from proprietary data insights and producing high-quality content on sustainability and green technologies. Collaborate with clients and internal teams for information gathering, assist with marketing collateral, and stay updated on industry trends to enhance content quality

What will you do?
• Content strategizing: lead content-based marketing efforts by creating story-telling pieces based on the insights generated by our proprietary data
• Content creation: produce high-quality content on sustainability and green technologies across sectors (energy, transportation, industry, etc) and  topics (innovation, regulation, ESG, etc.)
• Collaboration: ⁠collaborate closely with our clients and internal teams to gather necessary information and insights for review and report development
• Data analysis: assist in cre
• Market collateral development: assist in creating and editing marketing collateral such as newsletters, website content, and social media posts
Trend monitoring: stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve content quality and relevance

What are we looking for?
• Experience - minimum 2 years in a role of a copywriter or similar, preferably with a focus on sustainability, tech, or startups
• Writing skills - strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex business and technological concepts into clear and engaging content
• Data analysis and research skills - excellent data analysis, research skills and a keen interest in staying up-to-date with industry trends across sectors such as energy, transportation, and industry
• Detail oriented - a detail-oriented editor with an eye for refining content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with brand voice across all platforms, from newsletters to social media
• Adaptability - the ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Education qualifications: bachelor's degree
• Language requirement: excellent written and spoken English skills

Do you have any questions? Connect with our team!