Job Description
Wood is currently recruiting for a
Communications and Media Coordinator (Copywriter) to join its Iraq business unit focusing on drafting written content including press releases, internal announcements, leadership messages, event scripts, and project summaries.
This is a full-time onsite position in Basra, Iraq, on 5 days on & 2 days off rotation.
Responsibilities
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is currently recruiting for a
Communications and Media Coordinator (Copywriter) to join its Iraq business unit focusing on drafting written content including press releases, internal announcements, leadership messages, event scripts, and project summaries.
This is a full-time onsite position in Basra, Iraq, on 5 days on & 2 days off rotation.
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The role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Communications and Media Coordinator (Copywriter) to join our Iraq Business Unit.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.
Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region.
What We Can Offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
Job Purpose
Content Development & Editorial
- Draft written content including press releases, internal announcements, leadership messages, event scripts, and project summaries.
- Translate materials between English and Arabic with attention to tone, technical accuracy, and audience relevance.
- Proofread all communications materials for grammar, style consistency, and brand alignment.
- Collaborate with departments to develop compelling stories about key projects, field activities, and employee highlights.
- Maintain and update the communications plan in coordination with the Communications and Media Lead
Visual Content & Light Design
- Take photographs at key field events, operational milestones, and site visits, ensuring safety and brand compliance.
- Conduct basic editing of photos and simple video content using standard editing tools.
- Create basic graphic content using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Adobe Creative Suite when needed (e.g., flyers, signage, certificates).
- Support preparation of visual materials for internal use, events, or presentations
Support & Collaboration
- Assist in updating digital platforms such as the intranet newsroom and digital signage content.
- Support communications-related logistics for events, campaigns, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Coordinate with the Creative Design Coordinator and external contractors on complex visual/design needs.
Qualifications
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, Media, English, Translation, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in a similar communications or editorial role.
- Excellent writing and editing skills in both English and Arabic.
- Strong attention to detail, grammar, and message consistency.
- Ability to work with sensitive or technical content and make it accessible for wider audiences.
- Basic photography and photo-editing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
- Familiarity with basic design principles and visual storytelling
- Prior experience working in oil & gas, engineering, or industrial sectors.
- Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign is a plus.
- Understanding of corporate branding and internal communications standards
About Us
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
