Interested in reporting on exciting projects in the environmental field, as part of a dynamic, international team in Brussels?
shecco is a market development expert supporting the introduction of climate friendly technologies, with a special focus on natural refrigerants. Our philosophy is to bring these technologies faster to the market in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible and thereby "sustaining our atmosphere".
As the leading publisher of natural refrigerant news worldwide, primarily published online in digital-based publications, shecco's Editorial team is looking to recruit an Editorial Assistant/Junior Reporter for its Brussels headquarters.
Estimated start date: beginning of November 2014
Mission
shecco's readers are experts in the field of HVAC&R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning & refrigeration) using natural refrigerants (CO2, hydrocarbons, ammonia, water and air), and our journalists are required to provide them with timely and accurate news content on a regular basis.
Working collaboratively as part of shecco's editorial team, the Editorial Assistant / Junior Reporter, will produce content for our online publications and for our monthly magazine through regular desk-based monitoring and by conducting interviews. He/she will also assist with editorial tasks delegated by the Deputy Editor, such as online content management, social media, partner content, and moderation of our online community.
He/she will also be expected to "hit the ground running" and write articles for publication on the industry web portals managed by shecco (www.R744.com , www.hydrocarbons21.com , www.ammonia21.com , and www.R718.com ), as well as contributions for new publications, including "Accelerate" and the "GUIDEs" (http://publications.shecco.com ).
This flexible and exciting role with high growth potential will provide hands-on writing and social media experience, as well as the vital skills necessary for being an online journalist.
Profile
• Native English speaker
• An ability to write in a style which is easy to understand
• Excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Strong motivation to work in the field of environmental technologies
• A passion for journalism, with evidence of editorial work experience
• Quick learner, well-organised and able to deliver on time
• Both a team player and able to work autonomously
• Fluency in more than one language is a distinct advantage
• Engineering background, a very strong plus
Requirements
• University degree in journalism, mechanical engineering, or environmental studies or related
• Excellent skills in English, both oral and written (native-language level)
• Knowledge of MS Office (Excel) and/or OSx (Numbers)
• Valid working permit for Belgium required
Conditions
• Paid Internship (Convention d'Immersion Professionelle) for a 12-month period
• This internship is intended to lead to a permanent employment, based on performance
For more information about this job and/or the company please contact Deirdre Lockhart, at: +32 2 230 37 00
Please use the online form to submit your application:
Applications received outside the online system will not be taken into consideration.
Application deadline: 17th October 2014 (but successful candidates might be selected before this deadline, so early application is recommended).
First round interviews will be held in Brussels in the week of 20th October.
Deadline Date: October 17, 2014