Junior Communications Manager

Role summary

Junior Communications Manager is a role at Smart Freight Centre in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (on-site). Posted 2026-08-19. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title

Junior Communications Manager

Company

Smart Freight Centre

Location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Logistics & Warehousing

Experience level

2-5

Date posted

2026-08-19

Job description

Job description

✈️ About Smart Freight Centre

Think about the package that just arrived at your doorstep, the products on store shelves, or goods being shipped across oceans. Logistics powers the global economy and drives a significant share of global emissions. That’s where Smart Freight Centre (SFC) comes in.

SFC works with businesses, governments, and global freight leaders to accelerate the transition to zero-emission logistics by 2050 or sooner. Our member network represents €15+ trillion in market capitalization and more than 10 million employees, making SFC one of the most influential platforms shaping the future of freight and transport.

We don’t just advocate sustainability.

We standardize it, measure it, and scale it.

And in India – one of the world’s fastest-growing freight markets the opportunity is transformational.

⏰ Employment Type: Fixed-term

⚓ Location: New Delhi, India

⌛ Starting date: ASAP

⌛ Contract duration: The position is initially offered on a one-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension or transition to a permanent contract following review and mutual agreement between both parties.

✈️ About SFC India

SFC India is building a platform to support the decarbonization of India’s freight ecosystem across road, rail, maritime and aviation. We convene government ministries, regulators, industry leaders, research institutions, and global climate actors to accelerate the transition toward greener freight systems. Our ambition is to build a credible and scalable Green Freight platform for India, delivering impact at national scale.

⭐ Why This Role is Unique

You will work at the intersection of communications, climate action and the freight sector, helping translate SFC India’s work into clear and engaging stories for different audiences. The role offers exposure to both India and global communications, with opportunities to work across content, digital communications, design and campaigns.

✏️ About the Position

As Junior Communications Manager, you will work with the Communications Manager, India, to deliver SFC India’s communications across content, digital platforms, visual communications and campaigns.

You will develop content, create visual assets, coordinate digital publishing, and deliver communications for events and key initiatives. You will also work with internal teams and the global communications team to gather information and coordinate communications activities.

The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of assigned projects while developing experience across corporate communications in the climate and sustainability space.

⭐ What You Will Drive

Support the India Communications team in implementing SFC India’s communications strategy, campaigns and communications calendar

Coordinate with internal teams to gather information and develop clear, engaging communication materials

Develop communications materials including LinkedIn posts, newsletters, website content, announcements, presentations, one-pagers, blogs, case studies and other content

Manage SFC India’s LinkedIn channel, including content planning, scheduling, publishing and basic performance monitoring.

Manage regular updates and content for the SFC India website, coordinating with relevant teams to ensure information is accurate , timely and up to date.

Create simple, professional and on-brand communication materials using Canva , photoshop or similar design tools, including social media creatives, videos, presentations, event banners, one- pagers and infographics

Ensure communications materials are aligned with SFC’s brand guidelines, messaging and tone of voice.

Coordinate communications for events, webinars, workshops and stakeholder engagements, including invitations, event materials and post-event amplification.

Research relevant industry news, trends and conversations across freight, logistics , transport, climate and sustainability to identify content and communications opportunities

Maintain communications trackers, social media calendars, and campaign documentation

Coordinate with the SFC global communications team and internal stakeholders to align messaging and deliver communications outputs on time.

Ideal candidate

Experience & Background

We welcome candidates with 2-3 years of experience in communications, corporate communications, content, digital communications, marketing communications or a related field

Education

Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Media Studies or a related discipline

⭐ Skills and Capabilities

Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills

Good understanding of corporate communications, digital communications and social media

Hands-on experience with LinkedIn and content creation

Basic to intermediate design skills using Canva, Adobe or similar tools

Strong organi z ational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Ability to simplify technical, policy or sustainability-related information

Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach

Experience in climate, sustainability, logistics , transport or infrastructure is an added advantage

Who You Are

You are a hands-on communicator who combines strong writing and content skills with an eye for design and a willingness to take ownership of projects.

You:

Are an excellent writer, and storyteller

Have a good eye for design and visual communication

Can manage multiple communications outputs across content, digital, internal communications and events

Are organi z ed, proactive and detail-oriented

Can work independently while taking direction from the India Communications Manager

Work well with colleagues and stakeholders across teams and geographies

Are motivated by contr