***Applications closed***Are you hunting for your next challenge in B2B marketing in the space sector? Do you have excellent writing skills and the ability to translate communications strategy into compelling content? EJR-Quartz has an immediate opening for a fluent English editor familiar with spacecraft operations activities, to be part of our service team for the European Space Agency, based onsite at ESA’s Operations Centre in Darmstadt, Germany.
We’re looking for an experienced editor to develop inspiring content and creative campaigns for ESA’s Operations Directorate. We seek an individual who shares our passion for creative problem solving and who is able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will have:
- Proficiency in English (mother-tongue or equivalent) and the ability to write and edit independently;
- A Masters degree in communications/journalism, marketing or a scientific or technical subject;
- Minimum of 4 years’ professional experience in writing and editing with a flair for marketing;
- Strong content management skills and familiarity with online publishing and social media tools;
- Great communication and networking skills;
- Demonstrable knowledge of communications, marketing and social media strategy;
- Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of another European language is an asset;
- A keen interest in space and spacecraft operations.
Tasks include to:
- Support the drafting and publishing of content aimed at the B2B audiences of ESA’s Operations directorate;
- Coordinate with the ESA Corporate Communication Department to support the implementation of the OPS B2B communication plan, with a special focus on marketing aspects, in order to maximise impact and ensure that all material is aligned with ESA’s overall communication strategy;
- Research, write and edit content for all digital channels (web, social media, leaflets, newsletters, etc) promoting the technical and programmatic activities of the directorate to internal and external B2B stakeholders;
- Validate technical information with the ESA content owners;
- Liaise with ESA corporate communications services to ensure the timely publication and widest dissemination of content;
- Foster a network of internal and external stakeholders to keep abreast of technological developments and engineering activities;
- Assist in devising and implementing a B2B communication strategy for the Directorate
- Support and assist all aspects of Operations B2B marketing and promotion activities and events as directed, especially directorate-wide trade events such as SPACEOPS.
Contractual matters
The successful candidate will be employed directly by EJR-Quartz as part of our service team for ESA. The position is full-time (1 FTE) and onsite at ESA’s Operations Centre in Darmstadt. This is a one-year contract with a possibility of renewal. The optimal start date is 1 October 2025.
Note: Candidates must already have a valid residence/working permit for Germany.
Closing date: 10 September 2025 at 12:30 CEST
Start date: 1 October 2025
Salary range: 3800-4200 EUR gross per month, depending on experience.
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
EJR-Quartz is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud of our diverse team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Please note that only applications in English will be considered. During the application process we may perform a check of your social media channels. If you do not agree to such screening, please let us know when you apply. Any data collected during the application process will of course be processed according to EU GDPR. For more information, please check our Data Policy.
(Banner: ESOC’s main facility in Darmstadt, Germany. Credit: ESA)