EJR-Quartz for the German Aerospace Center (DLR)

| 6 March 2023

We are delighted to announce that we have once again been awarded the contract with the Department of Corporate Communications at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) for cross media English-language editorial support. We will be supporting DLR for the next four years.

EJR-Quartz has been providing English-language support to DLR’s Corporate Communications Department since 2005. Our work with DLR involves the production, translation, editing, and publication of web articles, press releases and the DLRmagazine, and the maintenance of the English-language web portal. In addition, we are also responsible for managing their corporate English-language social media channels, providing live event coverage and providing support for the German corporate social media platforms.

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is the national aeronautics and space research centre of the Federal Republic of Germany. Its extensive research and development work in aeronautics, space, energy, transport, digitalisation, and security is integrated into national and international cooperative ventures. In addition to its own research, as Germany’s space agency, DLR has been given responsibility by the federal government for the planning and implementation of the German space programme. DLR is also the umbrella organisation for one of Germany’s largest project management agencies.

Our new four-year service contract, the fourth with DLR, has been extended until the end of February 2027. We’re excited to see what the future with DLR will bring!

Helping ESA to tell its story – episode 2

| 11 January 2023

We’re delighted to announce that our contract to provide 360-degree communications services to the European Space Agency (ESA) has been extended for a further two years, to end 2024.

Back in 2019 ESA was looking for a single communications service for all its channels, across three main pillars: editorial, video/image and graphics. Early in 2020 a fourth pillar was added, for outreach and media relations support. We teamed up with graphics experts Publicis Sapient, TV and video veterans World Wide Group and ATG Europe to form a consortium dedicated to providing integrated communications solutions to ensure the Agency speaks with one voice, on message, every time.

As the Prime contractor, EJR-Quartz provides all editorial, social media and publishing services; Worldwide Group is responsible for the video and related distribution services, including ESA TV and ESA Web TV; Publicis Sapient provides graphics services, including CVI and environmental branding; while ATG Europe provides media relations and outreach services.

Our three-year service contract has been extended until the end of 2024 and we’re proud to continue to help ESA to tell the next chapter in its story, from the Moon to Mars and beyond!

EJR-Quartz goes weightless: a parabolic flight experience with Laylan

| 29 November 2022

ESA Education’s manifesto is learning by doing, and as editor and content producer for the department our colleague Laylan Saadaldin got to experience this first-hand. She joined researchers, including two university student teams, for the 79th ESA Parabolic Flight Campaign, a mission she will remember for the rest of her life.

Laylan, take us through this amazing day at work.

We flew to Novespace in Bordeaux to board the Air Zero G, an aircraft that flies in parabolas providing researchers 20-second bursts of weightlessness to test their experiments. ESA Academy’s PETRI programme offers university student teams access to this (and more!) gravity platforms. I tagged along to film the student experience of this programme, which included the mind-blowing sensation of floating, sure, but also stress, disappointment, trouble shooting and even some failure. Science is hard and you have to be able to adapt and respond quickly. As it happens, filming science requires similar skills – when you’re a fly on the wall, you have to be ready to move out of the way but still get what you need. But it’s fair to say that for both science and communication, the effort is worth it. And because I’m never one to let an opportunity pass me by, we also shot some content for ESA Kids on the complicated wonder that is gravity. Look out for both episodes on ESA Education!

Fun fact: a campaign is made up of three flights, and each flight has a ‘media’ seat reserved for journalists, content creators and influencers to promote the science and experience of a zero-G flight. Joining this campaign was Jamie from Cosmic Kids Yoga, whom adults with kids might know from lockdown experience as a life saver! Cosmic Kids collaborated with ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti during her Minerva mission to create a yoga plan for her aboard the ISS. You can do this at home, by the way. Find this cool bonus activity on the Mission X: Train like an Astronaut. Jamie got to try out her yoga sequence in weightlessness, and I can’t wait to see how that turned out.

But Laylan, tell us how you really feel about going weightless.

I’ll do one better, I’ll show you!

EJR-Quartz at world’s largest Earth observation event

| 8 June 2022

ESA’s Living Planet Symposium (LPS), held every three years, is the largest Earth observation conference in the world. Last week, the event drew record-breaking numbers of remote sensing experts and data users from around the world to convene in the German city of Bonn, to share their latest findings on how Earth observation satellites help mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. EJR-Quartz editors for ESA were present in full strength, contributing to the large ESA team who made the live symposium possible. The ESA Web TV production team made sure the main sessions of LPS were live-streamed and recorded as many interviews with key players as possible. The team shot about ten interviews in two days – the highlight being chatting to an astronaut!

EJR-Quartz video producer Gaelle Legroux interviews Luca Parmitano live at LPS22.

With over 240 scientific sessions and over 1370 oral presentations, as well as over 80 agora sessions in the dramatic exhibition hall centred around an enormous replica of Earth, EJR-Quartz social media editors were working at full speed all week to keep the community connected to the pulse of LPS.

With the overarching theme of, “Taking the pulse of our planet from space” the event highlighted how the systematic use of Earth observation data can realise many benefits as we work to combat the climate crisis. EJR-Quartz editors published a wealth of stories on topics emerging from LPS, such as what satellites can reveal about climate tipping points, the ambitions of ESA’s FutureEO programme and the quantum revolution in the way measurements are made from space.

On ESA’s technical portals, Sentinel Online and Earth Online, our editors published news stories on the Copernicus Sentinel satellites and the latest updates from ESA’s many families of Earth observation satellites. A highlight was when Declan Perry and Susan Kelly hosted two drop-in sessions to introduce ESA’s Sentiboard, the new online forum that fosters collaboration among Sentinel data users, enabling quick and easy sharing of updates on Earth observation science and applications.

Design matters: Science Office joins EJR-Quartz

| 11 June 2019

After six years of close collaboration, we are delighted to announce that EJR-Quartz and the Science Office are now one. By bringing the Science Office’s expert graphics and video skills under our umbrella, EJR-Quartz is now able to offer a complete package of top-quality science communication services entirely in house.

The team at the Science Office have years of experience transforming complex scientific concepts and data into images and animations that illuminate and engage audiences, whatever their age and background. Over the years, they have worked with EJR-Quartz on a range of content, animations featuring the ESA Education mascot, Paxi, to the new Hera video being released for Asteroid Day 2019.

Signed and sealed in early May, the acquisition is the start of an exciting new chapter for EJR-Quartz. With even more creative minds in the mix, we’re better placed than ever to deliver end-to-end communication solutions built on content that matters.

Human and Robotic Exploration editor

| 19 April 2023

***Applications Closed***

Do you have a flair for storytelling? Are you able to use your passion for science and languages to create engaging content for the general public? Then we are looking for you!

We have an immediate opening for a mother-tongue English writer/editor to join our communications team for ESA. Specifically, the position is full-time for EJR-Quartz under contract to the European Space Agency. The location will be on-site at ESA’s Technology Centre (ESTEC) in Noordwijk, The Netherlands or at ESA’s Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne, Germany.

You will help to promote the activities of the Human Robotic and Exploration team using a range of platforms, from digital, social and traditional media to events. Together with the Communications Team in Cologne, Germany, you will form the core of ESA’s human spaceflight and robotic exploration communication.

Reporting to the HRE Communications Officer, you will write, edit and publish articles and other text specific to HRE activities in mother-tongue English for the ESA online channels. This may include script-writing and editorial support for video clips, animations and images/graphics for social media.

Tasks include:

  • Write and edit content in English
  • Ensure that all content published is compliant with ESA editorial guidelines and agreed approval processes
  • Ensure content publishing on the ESA online channels
  • Support social media campaigns and maintain the HRE social media accounts
  • Provide community management support as required, liaising with other ESA social media team members
  • Support the HRE Communications Officer in executing communications plans and campaigns, and provide input to communications plans as required
  • Liaise closely with the EAC (European Astronaut Centre) communications team in Cologne, as well as the digital publishing team to ensure coherence and maximum visibility of the activities

The successful candidate will have:

  • Mother-tongue English
  • An Honours degree in science, engineering or communications/journalism
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in writing and editing
  • Demonstrable experience in presenting scientific and technical subjects in a style accessible for general public
  • Hands-on experience of planning and running social media/digital campaigns
  • Familiarity with space topics is an advantage
  • Experience in scripting and producing video
  • Knowledge of German, French, Dutch or Italian would be an asset

Contractual matters

The successful candidate will be employed directly by EJR-Quartz B.V. This is a one year contract, with possibility of renewal. The optimal start date is 1 June 2023. Candidates must already have a valid residence/work permit for the European Union.

Closing date: 30 April 2023

Salary range: 3900-4200 EUR gross per month, based on full-time position (40 hrs per week) 

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.

Science and technology editor at ESA in the Netherlands

| 29 March 2023

***Applications Closed***

Do you have a flair for storytelling and a passion for space?  Are you able to present scientific and technical topics in a style that is accessible for all? EJR-Quartz has an immediate opening for a science and technology editor with mother-tongue English to support our Communications Service Team for the European Space Agency. The position is full-time for EJR-Quartz , and you will be based on site at ESA’s ESTEC technical centre, in the Netherlands.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Mother-tongue English
  • An Honours degree in science, engineering, science communication or journalism
  • Minimum of 3 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
  • Hands-on experience of planning and running social media/digital campaigns
  • Familiarity with space topics is an advantage
  • Fluent in French, knowledge of Dutch would be an asset

Tasks include:

  • Edit, write and publish articles and updates for the ESA Portal and other channels
  •  Ensure that all content is compliant with ESA editorial guidelines and agreed approval processes
  • Manage an editorial calendar, contributing to the consolidated publishing agenda
  • Contribute to the drafting and implementing of communication plans
  • Support for launch and mission events, including live coverage
  • Conception and implementation of social media campaigns
  • Managing social media accounts and community engagement
  • Conception of storyboards for videos, animations and social media assets

Contractual matters

The successful candidate will be employed directly by EJR-Quartz BV, as part of our Communications Service Provision team for ESA and must have a residence and work permit for the Netherlands. This is a one-year contract, with possibility of renewal. The start date is 1 June 2023.

Closing date: 20 April 2023

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 or contact us on social media.

Our company

EJR-Quartz is an international company specialised in science communication, particularly related to space. Our multinational team of digital content specialists is spread across five European countries, serving a number of clients, mainly in the aerospace sector.

Like every good company, EJR-Quartz is all about people. We are very proud of our employees and the fact that we have such a diverse team of highly dedicated staff. As an equal opportunity employer our team brings together a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills and we firmly believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Science editor with print experience, ESA ESRIN, Italy

| 16 February 2023

***Applications Closed*** 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, as part of our Communications service team for the European Space Agency, onsite at ESA ESRIN in Frascati, Italy.

We are looking for

We are looking for a mother-tongue English editor, with a minimum of 3 years’ demonstrable experience in writing and editing for print and managing print productions. Candidates must have experience in presenting scientific and technical subjects in a style accessible for the general public and meticulous editing skills.

The successful candidates will have:

  • Mother-tongue level of 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

The fine print

ESA’s Print Media and Merchandising Office is responsible for a catalogue of print and non-digital media to reach the general public, as well as a range of merchandise. Reporting to the Head of the Print Media and Merchandising, the Print Editor is responsible for writing and editing all material for the products produced by the Office, 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 Office in producing the catalogue of print publications 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, fact-checking 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
  • Editorial support for merchandise development and marketing
  • Editorial support for in-house presentations and reports

Contract matters

Our new team member will be employed directly by EJR-Quartz srl, as part of our Communications Service contract for ESA, working onsite at ESA ESRIN in Frascati, Italy. An Italian residence and work permit is obligatory. This is a one-year contract, with possibility of renewal. The start date is 15 April 2023.

Closing date: 6 March 2023

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

Our company

EJR-Quartz is an international company specialised in science communication, particularly related to space. Our multinational team of digital content specialists is spread across five European countries, serving a number of clients, mainly in the aerospace sector.

Like every good company, EJR-Quartz is all about people. We are very proud of our employees and the fact that we have such a diverse team of highly dedicated staff. As an equal opportunity employer our team brings together a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills and we firmly believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Learn more about our company and meet the team at: www.ejr-quartz.com

Finance administrator

| 7 February 2023

***Applications Closed***

Have you just graduated and are now the proud owner of a business or finance degree? Are you looking to hone your skills and want to work in an international environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, confident and organised finance administrator to support our team.

The successful candidate will have:

  • An MBO or HBO degree in finance administration or business.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English.
  • Confident and fully competent with IT/use of MS Office applications (including MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills.

Other desired qualities include:

  • Proactive and positive approach with a can-do attitude.
  • Solution-oriented and initiative-taking.
  • Strong time management and prioritisation skills required to support a busy team at different levels of seniority.
  • Ability to operate in a friendly, client focused, professional and discrete manner at all times.
  • Ability to engage and work effectively with people at all levels within the organisation, under pressure when required.
  • Attention to detail, always striving for high quality and continuous improvements.
  • Flexibility and adaptability, ability to multitask.

Tasks include:

  • Invoicing of clients and paying of contractors
  • Managing contractual financial matters
  • Managing queries on financial matters, taking full account of urgency and actions to be taken.
  • Liaising with staff and external stakeholders.
  • Managing financial databases and filing systems.
  • Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence.
  • Other tasks as directed by the managers.

Reporting to our finance manager you will be working with our EJR-Quartz project managers, as well as liaise with clients and subcontractors to ensure proper procedures are followed.

Does this sound like you? Tell us why you think you’re the right fit for one of these exciting roles by sending your CV and cover letter to: vacancy@ejr-quartz.com or reach out via social media to @ejrquartz

You’ll find us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Contractual matters

The successful candidate will be employed by EJR-Quartz BV in the Netherlands. Your place of work will be our Leiden office. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the Netherlands. This is a 6-month contract, with a strong possibility of renewal, starting on 1 April 2023. We are looking to fill a part-time position for 0.5-0.6 fte. 

Salary range: 1600-1850 EUR gross per month based on 0.6 fte.

Closing date: 15 May 2023 at 12:00 CET

Our company

EJR-Quartz is an international company specialised in science communication, particularly related to space. Our multinational team of digital content specialists is spread across five European countries, serving a number of clients, mainly in the aerospace sector.

Like every good company, EJR-Quartz is all about people. We are very proud of our employees and the fact that we have such a diverse team of highly dedicated staff. As an equal opportunity employer our team brings together a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills and we firmly believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Learn more about our company and meet the team at: www.ejr-quartz.com

Internal Communications and Space Community Engagement, ESA HQ, Paris

| 3 February 2023

***Applications Closed*** Are you looking for your next challenge in internal communications? Do you have editorial and organisational skills and the ability to engage with a community, as well as to create engaging content for an internal audience? We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, confident and organised editor/community engagement expert to foster space community engagement and create high-quality content for our client.

The successful candidate will have:

  • A Masters degree in communications/journalism/marketing.
  • Minimum of three years’ professional experience in writing and editing, preferably for an internal communications team of a large international organisation
  • The ability to present ideas and recommendations persuasively in writing and verbally, geared towards an internal audience
  • A positive ‘can-do attitude’ with a proactive approach to managing projects
  • Exceptional organisational skills
  • Experience in planning and managing events (physical and online)
  • The capacity to conduct interviews in written, audio or video format
  • Experience of working in compliance with corporate tone-of-voice guidelines to create accurate, compelling copy
  • Great communication and networking skills and an excellent grasp of the English language (native or equivalent), including exceptional detail for spelling, grammar and punctuation.
  • The ability to produce content for a variety of channels and platforms including web articles, newsletters, print material and video scripts.
  • Familiarity with online publishing and content management systems
  • The ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
  • The ability to plan and implement communication strategies
  • Knowledge of planning and analytics tools is an asset
  • Fluent French is essential and knowledge of another European language is an asset
  • Knowledge of European space programmes is an advantage

Working as part of the EJR-Quartz communications service team for ESA, tasks will include to:

  • Support ESA’s Internal Communication Office presence and activities during live, in-person and/or online events
  • Support the Head of Internal Communications in setting up a new space community engagement project and in running related events and campaigns
  • Create/edit material to support campaigns (articles, storyboards, videos)
  • Coordinate the overall publication agenda related to Space Community Engagement
  • Support the development of new communications tools to reach out to the space community
  • Maintain the Space Community engagement editorial calendar
  • Ensure that all content published is compliant with ESA editorial standards and agreed approval processes, while respecting data privacy requirements
  • Manage part of the engaged community (e.g. ESA Champions)
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the campaigns according to set KPIs
  • Participate in internal communication and other meetings

Serve as point of contact for matters of workforce engagement and as such interface for Internal Communication matters at the centre of activity

Does this sound like you? Tell us why you think you’re the right fit for this exciting role by sending your CV and cover letter to: vacancy@ejr-quartz.com or reach out via social media to @ejrquartz

You’ll find us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Contractual matters

The successful candidate will be employed by EJR-Quartz BV in the Netherlands. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in France. This is a one-year contract, with a strong possibility of renewal, starting on 1 April 2023. Part-time work may be negotiable. 

Salary: 3500-3800 EUR gross for a full-time position, depending on experience

Closing date: 22 February 2023 at 12:00 CET

Our company

EJR-Quartz is an international company specialised in science communication, particularly related to space. Our multinational team of digital content specialists is spread across five European countries, serving a number of clients, mainly in the aerospace sector.

Like every good company, EJR-Quartz is all about people. We are very proud of our employees and the fact that we have such a diverse team of highly dedicated staff. As an equal opportunity employer our team brings together a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills and we firmly believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Learn more about our company and meet the team at: www.ejr-quartz.com

Internal Communications Editor, ESA ESTEC, the Netherlands

| 3 February 2023

***Applications Closed*** Are you looking for your next challenge in internal communications? Do you have excellent writing skills and the ability to translate corporate messages into engaging content for an internal audience? We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, confident and organised writer/editor to support the commissioning, creation and dissemination of high-quality content for our client. There is the possibility of a half-time position, working remotely.

The successful candidate will have:

  • A degree in communications/journalism/marketing.
  • Minimum of two years’ professional experience in writing and editing, preferably for an internal communications team of a large international organisation.
  • The ability to present ideas and recommendations persuasively in writing and verbally, geared towards an internal audience
  • The capacity to conduct interviews in written, audio or video format.
  • Experience of working in compliance with corporate tone-of-voice guidelines to create accurate, compelling copy.
  • A proactive approach to managing projects and the ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
  • Great communication and networking skills and an excellent grasp of the English language (native or equivalent), including exceptional detail for spelling, grammar and punctuation.
  • The ability to write and edit independently and produce content for a variety of channels and platforms including web articles, newsletters, print material and video scripts.
  • Experience in managing physical, online and hybrid events
  • Familiarity with online publishing and content management systems.
  • The ability to plan and implement communication strategies
  • Knowledge of analytics and planning tools is an asset.
  • Knowledge of another European language is an asset.
  • Knowledge of European space programmes is an advantage.

The fine print

You will be working together with a ESA managers, an EJR-Quartz project manager and other editors on Internal Communications activities, across ESA establishments.

As part of the EJR-Quartz communications service team for ESA, your tasks will include to:

  • Seek out topics of interest to the local internal audience
  • Write and edit articles and background content for different sections of the intranet
  • Disseminate corporate messages to an internal audience
  • Support communications campaigns and local events as needed to help increase workforce engagement in order to foster a collaborative, transparent and engaging work environment
  • Conduct interviews in written or video format
  • Research images and ensuring accurate captions
  • Ensure that all content published on the intranet is compliant with ESA editorial standards and agreed approval processes
  • Ensure the update of internal display screens at the different ESA establishments, liaising with Facility Management as appropriate
  • Participate in internal communication and other meetings
  • Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the implemented activities, reporting on performance requirements (PRs)

Does this sound like you? Tell us why you think you’re the right fit for this exciting role by sending your CV and cover letter to: vacancy@ejr-quartz.com or reach out via social media to @ejrquartz

You’ll find us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Contractual matters

The successful candidate will be employed by EJR-Quartz BV in the Netherlands. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the Netherlands. This is a one-year contract, with a strong possibility of renewal, starting on 1 April 2023. Part-time work may be negotiable. 

Salary: 3300-3600 EUR gross for a full-time position, depending on experience

Closing date: 22 February 2023 at 12:00 CET

Our company

EJR-Quartz is an international company specialised in science communication, particularly related to space. Our multinational team of digital content specialists is spread across five European countries, serving a number of clients, mainly in the aerospace sector.

Like every good company, EJR-Quartz is all about people. We are very proud of our employees and the fact that we have such a diverse team of highly dedicated staff. As an equal opportunity employer our team brings together a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills and we firmly believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Learn more about our company and meet the team at: www.ejr-quartz.com

Internal communications editors, EJR-Quartz for ESA

| 3 February 2023

***Applications Closed*** Are you looking for your next challenge in internal communications? Do you have excellent writing skills and the ability to translate corporate messages into engaging content for an internal audience?

We have two exciting opportunities for self-motivated, confident and organised editors to communicate on ESA in-house activities and support space community engagement.

We are recruiting for two different positions, one in the Netherlands and one at ESA Headquarters in Paris, read the full descriptions for more details.

Internal Communications Editor, based at ESA-ESTEC in the Netherlands

Internal Communications and Space Community Engagement, based at ESA HQ in Paris

EO social media editor, ESRIN, Italy

| 9 November 2022

***Applications Closed*** Do you have excellent social media skills and a passion for digital storytelling? Then we’d like to hear from you! We’re looking for an experienced and highly motivated social media and digital content editor with an interest in science and aerospace.

You will be part of our service team that supports the European Space Agency (ESA) with their Agency-wide communication needs. Your role will be to support social media related to  ESA’s Earth Observation (EO) Programme activities.

We’re looking for someone with:

  • Deep familiarity with major social media platforms and content management platforms
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience running social media and creating digital content for an organisation with a significant public presence, preferably in the aerospace or environment field;
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, digital media communications or related field and/or scientific or technical subject
  • Strong communication and editing skills (mother-tongue English standard) with a flair for science storytelling
  • Understanding of what it takes to execute social media strategy within the wider framework of a corporate communications strategy
  • 2+ years of experience working with social media management tools, running successful campaigns and assessing metrics/analytics
  • 1+ year’s experience using video, audio, and other multimedia elements on social media
  • Experience and expertise with photo and video editing tools, such as Adobe PhotoShop, Final Cut, or Adobe Premiere, as well as social-only tools for GIFs, etc.
  • Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines, as part of a social media team

Working with the Earth Observation Social Media Strategist, your tasks will be to:

  • Implement the ESA EO social media strategy
  • Run EO social media channels based on EO content
  • Source, write and edit content daily to support the digital strategy
  • Investigate ways for EO to partner, engage, reach out to and with various platforms
  • Work as part of the EO communications team, under the responsibility of the EO Communications Officer
  • Liaise closely with the ESA-wide social media team to achieve the highest visibility for EO activities on the ‘corporate’ channels
  • Support the Social Media Strategist in collaborating with appropriate external entities/partners/agencies
  • Search for opportunities to tell Earth observation stories
  • Report on EO social media in line with best practice in order to show return rate on a weekly/event basis
  • Stay abreast of social media developments/new channels and make recommendations on their use for Earth Observation
  • Propose and support targeted EO social media campaigns
  • Engage with the EO social media community and influencers

Contractual matters


The position is on-site at ESRIN, ESA’s establishment in Frascati, Italy. You therefore must have the right to live and work in Italy. You will be employed directly by EJR-Quartz srl, within our communications service team for ESA. It will normally be a one-year contract, with possibility of renewal.

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.

Closing date: 30 November 2022

Start date: January 2022.

Find out more about our company and meet our multinational 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

Or reach out to us on LinkedIn or social media and let’s talk!

Editorial support for the Huginn mission, ESTEC, The Netherlands

| 9 November 2022

***Applications Closed*** Do you have excellent writing skills and a flair for digital storytelling? Are you a native Danish speaker with excellent English? Take this chance to become a part of our international team of communicators supporting the Human and Robotic Exploration (HRE) outreach activities of the European Space Agency!

We’re looking for an experienced and highly motivated social media and digital content editor with an interest in science and space exploration. You will be part of our service team that supports the European Space Agency (ESA) with their Agency-wide communication needs. Your role will be to support the day-to-day writing, editing and social media implementation and execution of the next space-faring mission of Andreas Mogensen and related ESA activities.

We’re looking for someone with:

  • Native Danish and mother-tongue standard English
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience running social media and creating digital content for an organisation with a significant public presence, preferably in the aerospace or environment field;
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, digital media communications or related field and/or scientific or technical subject
  • Strong communication and editing skills with a flair for science storytelling
  • Understanding of what it takes to execute social media strategy within the wider framework of a corporate communications strategy
  • 1+ year’s experience using video, audio, and other multimedia elements on social media
  • Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines, as part of a social media team
  • Experience with photo and video editing tools, such as Adobe PhotoShop, Final Cut, or Adobe Premiere, as well as social-only tools for GIFs, etc.


Working within the Human and Robotic Exploration communication team, your tasks will be to:

  • Produce and publish social and other content for the Andreas Mogensen mission and related ESA activities
  • Participate and actively contribute to mission-related meetings
  • Write and review recorded message scripts
  • Edit and write in Danish and English and translate between the two languages where needed
  • Support other HRE-related content
  • Support HRE activities by producing and publishing editorial and social media content

Contractual matters


The position is on-site at ESTEC, ESA’s establishment in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. You therefore must have the right to live and work in The Netherlands. You will be employed directly by EJR-Quartz B.V., within our communications service team for ESA. The contract is for the duration of 18 months.

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.

Closing date: 30 November 2022

Start date: January 2022

Find out more about our company and meet our multinational 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

Or reach out to us on LinkedIn or social media and let’s talk!