Editor / Speechwriter at Organization Of The Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

Job Code: 8.3.03

Description

• We require the services of an Editor/Speechwriter in the Public Relations & Information Department (Grade H).

Main Responsibilities

•  Sources, researches, writes, re-writes, edits, and sub-edits reports and articles for various in-house publications in a professional manner, ensuring timeliness of publications;
• Researches and produces commentaries, news analyses and special feature articles on oil and the energy industry in general for in-house publications and the OPEC website as well as for external publications in a professional manner, ensuring timeliness of publications
• Researches and drafts speeches, and edits presentations, papers and technical reports in a professional manner, ensuring timeliness of publications
• Carries out any other tasks assigned by the relevant superiors as pertain to his/her background, qualifications and position.

Requirements

• University Degree in Media Studies, Journalism, English Language, Social Sciences or related fields
• Advanced degree preferred

Work Experience:

• University degree: 8 years
• Advanced degree: 6 years

Skills and Knowledge:

•  Editing, copy-editing & proofreading
• Speechwriting
• Some knowledge of energy industry/international organizations
• Communication and analytical skills
• Presentation and interpersonal skills
• Customer service orientation
• Initiative and integrity
• Full command of written and spoken English; other major languages an asset.

Offer
Monthly basic salary of (€ 5,479 x 12 per year), with tax-free benefits and six-week annual leave.