**Position now closed**
New Year, new start? Join our editorial team for ESA/ESRIN in Italy. We have an opening for a mother-tongue English editor experienced in writing for print and able to present scientific and technical topics in a style accessible for general public. The position is full-time for EJR-Quartz under contract to the European Space Agency, onsite at ESA ESRIN in Frascati, Italy, working within ESA’s Print Media and Merchandising Unit.
Tasks
ESA’s Print Media and Merchandising Unit is responsible for a catalogue of print and non-digital media to reach the general public. Reporting to the Head of the Print Media and Merchandising Unit, the Print Editor is responsible for writing and editorial all material for the products produced by the Unit, in mother-tongue English and in a style accessible to a general public audience. Tasks include:
- Writing and editing of all material required for ESA’s printed productions, in mother-tongue English
- Supporting the Head of the Print Unit in developing the catalogue of print and non-digital media to be produced by ESA
- Overseeing creation and production of print publications from conception to distribution: managing the schedule and approvals, interfacing with authors and customers, editing/rewriting content, working closely with designers
- Researching images and writing accurate captions for all printed products
- Ensuring that all material is in accordance with ESA editorial house style and approved according to agreed processes
Requirements
We are looking for a mother-tongue English editor, with a minimum of 3 years’ demonstrable experience in writing and editing for print. Candidates must have experience in presenting scientific and technical subjects in a style accessible for the general public. Requirements include:
- Mother-tongue English, with a minimum of 3 years’ writing/editing experience
- Excellent writing, editing and proof-reading skills
- Honours degree in journalism/communications, science or engineering
- Demonstrable skill in presenting scientific and technical subjects in a style accessible for general public
- Experience in following print products throughout the entire publishing cycle
- Experience with InDesign and similar tools
- Italian residence and work permit
Contractual matters
Our new team member will be employed directly by EJR-Quartz srl, under contract to ESA. An Italian residence and work permit is obligatory. This is a six-month contract, with possibility of renewal. The start date is 4 February 2019.
Closing date: 15 January 2019
Find out more about our company and meet the team at: www.ejr-quartz.com
If you think this is for you, tell us why you’d like to work with us. Please send your cover letter, CV and references to: vacancy@ejr-quartz.com
