Senior Editor

EPIA, the European Photovoltaic Industry Association, with headquarters in Brussels, is recruiting a Senior Editor to work in its office in Brussels.

With over 200 members active along the whole value chain representing more than 90% of the European PV Industry, EPIA is the world's largest PV industry association.

As a highly dynamic and multi-cultural organisation at the centre of EU affairs, EPIA has been recently launching a major strategic initiative fundamentally reshaping the positioning of the PV Industry and establishing PV as a mainstream energy source EU and world-wide.

In order to reinforce this strategic initiative, EPIA is looking to a full time Senior Editor. This challenging position is available immediately.

SENIOR EDITOR

EPIA, the European Photovoltaic Industry Association, with headquarters in Brussels, is recruiting a Senior Editor to work in its office in Brussels.

With over 200 members active along the whole value chain representing more than 90% of the European PV Industry, EPIA is the world's largest PV industry association.

As a highly dynamic and multi-cultural organisation at the centre of EU affairs, EPIA has been recently launching a major strategic initiative fundamentally reshaping the positioning of the PV Industry and establishing PV as a mainstream energy source EU and world-wide.

In order to reinforce this strategic initiative, EPIA is looking to a full time Senior Editor. This challenging position is available immediately.

Reporting to the Marketing & Communication Director, his/her responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and promoting EPIA’s positions and key messages to its different target audiences
• Writing press releases, editorials and articles (international/pan-EU and national press)
• Contributing to the contents of EPIA newsletters, publications and websites
• Generating EPIA’s presence in social media
• Monitoring topics of interests for the association
• Managing press inquiries
• Acting as a spokesperson as appropriate

His/her background and qualifications should include:

• Journalist background or equivalent
• A minimum 5/7 years of relevant experience
• A passion for renewable energies. Experience in the energy sector and a good understanding of renewable energies and PV in particular will be highly appreciated.
• Native English speaker imperative - good knowledge of French, German and Spanish are assets
• Able to identify opportunities and think “out of the box”
• Enthusiastic personality and positive mindset
• High work flexibility and willingness to travel
• Autonomous and resilient to stress
• Outstanding oral and written presentation skills

Application:

A CV (maximum 2 pages) and motivation letter should be sent to jobs@epia.org by 23 August 2010 quoting “Senior Editor” in subject line.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

For more information on EPIA, please visit www.epia.org