NOW CLOSED. EJR-Quartz has an opening for a senior science editor/communicator with mother-tongue English, able to present scientific and technical topics in a style accessible for the general public. The position is full-time for EJR-Quartz under contract to the European Space Agency, based on site at ESA’s ESTEC, in the Netherlands.
The successful candidate will have:
- Mother-tongue English
- An Honours degree in science, space science, earth sciences or communications
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in writing and editing on science or space topics
- Demonstrable experience in presenting scientific and technical subjects in a style accessible for general public
Tasks include:
- Commission, edit and write articles and updates for the ESA Portal and other channels
- Manage an editorial calendar, contributing to the consolidated publishing agenda
- Participate in the Editorial Board to review news requests and coordinate the publication agenda
- Contribute to the drafting and implementing of communication plans
- Support the organisation of media and outreach events
- Support for launch and mission events, including live coverage
- Conception and implementation of social media campaigns
- Conception of storyboards for videos, animations and social media assets
Contractual matters
The successful candidate will be employed directly by EJR-Quartz BV, under contract to ESA and must have residence and work permit for the Netherlands. This is a one-year contract, with possibility of renewal. The start date is 1 November.
Closing date: 5 September 2018
Learn 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 join our team. Please send your cover letter, CV and references to: vacancy@ejr-quartz.com
