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Space and Science Copywriter with Social Media Expertise

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ALSO Space
Place
Brussels, Belgium/Remote
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Added: February 26, 2024

About us:

ALSO Space is a Brussels-based international company specialising in science communication, particularly in areas related to Earth Observation (EO). Our multinational team of digital content specialists is spread across four European countries. It serves prestigious clients such as the European Commission (EC) and the European Space Agency (ESA), mainly in the field of remote sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). ALSO Space is also a recognised leader in image processing for Copernicus data visualisation and is looking to expand its team to support the EC, ESA and other top-notch clients on outreach, user uptake and communication about Copernicus, the European Union’s Earth Observation initiative.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a highly motivated and talented copywriter and social media manager with a passion for space science and the ability to communicate effectively on social media and digital communication tools. In addition, the ideal candidate should have demonstrated writing abilities, experience in science communication, and a good understanding of the ins and outs of social media platforms.

Responsibilities:

· Research and write engaging, accurate, storytelling and informative content about Earth Observation topics;

· Create social media content, including posts, tweets, and other material, that effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to a general audience;

· Collaborate with designers, remote sensing specialists, and other team members to produce high-quality content across various media;

· Keep up to date with the latest developments in space science and social media trends to ensure the content is timely, relevant, and engaging.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as science, communications, or journalism;

· In-depth knowledge or proven experience in communication activities related to space, and Earth Observation in particular;

· Fully fluent in English - oral and writing;

· Working knowledge of a second language - preference is given to Spanish:

· Strong writing and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy;

· Proven experience in social media management;

· Understanding of SEO and digital marketing principles;

· Creative problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a highly decentralised team.

We offer:

· Growth opportunities in a dynamic international and inclusive team with an outstanding network of sector experts;

· Direct project interaction and mentoring by our leadership, which has more than 40 years of combined experience in the EO industry;

· Intellectual challenges paired with work-life balance and occasional limited travel;

· Possibility of working remotely.

Desired skills & experience:

· Fast learner, flexible, organised, meticulous and detail-oriented;

· Ability to work independently and yet to effectively in a team;

· Flexibility for occasional international travel (mostly day trips);

· Previous working experience within the space sector;

· Experience with graphic design tools;

· Ability to organise and promote events and webinars.

Contractual setup matters:

· The new team member will be employed directly by ALSO Space SRL with a permanent position for a full-time contract. The remuneration will be determined according to the candidate's experience.

We will only consider applications containing a motivation letter and a CV.

Point of Contact: Annamaria Luongo, ALSO Space Managing Partner (jobs@alsoconsulting.space).

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