RfP - Content and Creative Talent recruitment

The Public Insights and Engagement team is launching this Request for Proposals (RfP) to recruit:

1. Contracted Freelance Roles with defined deliverables.

1. A dynamic Talent Pool of experienced creative professionals for flexible collaborations.

If you are passionate about science communication, public health, nutrition, health & well-being, or food systems, we’d love to hear from you!

Vendors (Freelancers, Contractors, Agencies) may apply for one or multiple sections of this RfP. All positions are remote and open to candidates based anywhere in Europe.

Contracted Freelance Roles:

These positions have defined scopes, structured selections processes, clear time commitments as well as structured work agreements (Contracts). Applicants must be available for the expected time commitment and deliverables.

1. Fact Checker (FoodUnfolded and ad-hoc for FoodEducators)
   The Fact Checker will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of published content across FoodUnfolded and supporting ad-hoc requests from FoodEducators.

1. Web Copywriter (FoodUnfolded and ad-hoc for FoodEducators)
   We are seeking an experienced Web Copywriter. The Web Copywriter will focus on crafting compelling and concise copy for FoodUnfolded’s platforms.

1. Retainer-Based Content Creators (FoodUnfolded & FoodEducators)
   We are seeking up to 3 motivated Content Creators for structured retainer agreements, ensuring continuous contributions. We are mainly interested in content creation (written, visual and multimedia). The ideal profile for us is self-managing, works well collaboratively, is able to deliver on deadlines and is committed to communicating about food related topics.

Talent Pool (Creative Professionals)
Beyond these Contracted Freelance roles, we are building a Talent Pool—a network of creative professionals across various disciplines to collaborate on future projects when additional expertise is needed.

Who Should Apply?
We welcome expressions of interest from professionals skilled in:

• Editorial & Content Strategy: Editors, writers, Copywriters, content strategists, Translators, Fact-checkers, Scriptwriters.
• Visual & Multimedia Production: Graphic designers, illustrators, photographers, video editors, filmmakers, animators.
• Audio & Podcasting: Podcasters, audio editors, sound designers, voiceover artists.
• Other Relevant Areas: Storytelling, science communication, food-related content creation, social media strategists.

Why Join?
Be part of a mission-driven initiative shaping the future of food. Work on impactful content reaching a European audience. Join a network of talented creatives with opportunities for collaboration. Flexibility & diverse projects in a growing ecosystem of food literacy.

Joining the Talent Pool does not guarantee immediate work but provides an opportunity to be considered for future projects based on needs and expertise, as well as to be considered in case of Contracted Freelance Roles become available.

Applicants for Contracted Freelance Roles who are not selected will automatically be considered for the Talent Pool.

For further information and application requirements, please read the RFP document attached