Do you have excellent writing skills and the ability to translate corporate messages into engaging content for an internal audience? Are you looking for your next challenge in internal communications? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Working as part of the EJR-Quartz team for the European Space Agency (ESA), you will be based onsite at the European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC), near Madrid, Spain. You will join the highly motivated Internal Communications Team, which is spread over several locations. This is primarily an editorial post requiring strong writing skills and ability to edit texts written by non-native speakers to mother-tongue English level. Please demonstrate this in your application.
The successful candidate will have:
- A degree in communication or journalism
- Minimum of three years’ professional experience in writing and editing, preferably for an internal communications team of an international organisation.
- The ability to present ideas and recommendations persuasively in writing and verbally, geared towards an internal audience
- An excellent grasp of the English language (native or equivalent), including exceptional detail for spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- 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 as well as organisational and planning skills
- Experience in managing physical, online and hybrid events, including knowledge of the technical tools needed
- Hands-on experience with content management systems and basic programming skills
- The ability to plan and implement communication campaigns
We also value:
- Knowledge of analytics and planning tools
- Basic graphic design skills
- Knowledge of another European language
- Knowledge of European Space Programmes
The fine print
You will be working as part of our communications service team for ESA on ESA’s Internal Communications activities, across ESA establishments.
Your tasks will include to:
- Write, edit and publish content in English for different sections of the intranet
- Disseminate corporate messages to an internal audience
- Serve as point of contact for workforce engagement activities at ESAC
- Support communications campaigns and local events to help increase workforce engagement to foster a collaborative, transparent and engaging work environment
- Ensure that all content published on the intranet is compliant with ESA editorial standards and approval processes
- Collect user requirements and support the evolution of tools needed by the Internal Communications Team?? Do we need this? This was originally intended for ESOC/Radit
- Ensure the update of internal display screens at the different ESA establishments
- Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the activities, reporting on performance requirements (PRs)
Contractual matters
The position is part-time (0.4 FTE) and onsite at ESAC near Madrid, Spain. This is a 15-month contract until 31 December 2027, with possibility of renewal. The preferred start date is 1 October 2026.
Candidates must already have a valid residence/working permit for Spain.
Closing date: 18 August 2026 at 14:00 CEST
Start date: 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible
Salary range: 4200-4400 EUR gross per month for full-time equivalent, this will be calculated pro-rata and 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: ESA’s ESAC facility, Spain. Credit: ESA)