Reporting to the Global Head of Marketing and Communications your tasks include:

• Researching and writing content for articles for use in IEC e-tech as well as for outside technical/trade publications; for brochures, flyers, etc. including identification of high-impact photos, tagging, verification of links, etc.
• Researching and preparing backgrounders on IEC work for different technical areas in cooperation with TC/SCs and Technical Officers
• Helping prepare content for use on the IEC website and in social media and promote such content internally and externally
• Supervising the layout of articles, brochures, etc. as well as coordinating proof-reading and approval processes
• Developing and updating content for IEC websites, blogs, Wikipedia, and social networking sites
• Contributing to IEC social media activities on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and other platforms as needed

-Technical background or high affinity with technology topics
-Degree or proven expertise in journalism or communication/PR
-English mother tongue
-Knack for writing engaging journalistic text, including articles, blogs, internet content, brochures, tweets, and so on
-Ability to use of a wide range of modern communication tools, including social media, blogs, Internet, digital media, etc
-Good project management skills
-Willingness to work towards sometimes tight deadlines
-Curious, open minded and interested in learning new things
-Easy going, diplomatic with good interpersonal skills – ability to easily integrate into a team
-Self-driven and motivated
The IEC is looking for a journalist/technical writer with a high affinity for technology topics (energy, renewables, motors, sensors, electronics, etc. etc.) for a full-time position in Geneva. Degree in journalism. Scientific/engineering background would be a plus. Must be flexible and able to write also for modern communication tools, including blog, social media, internet, tweets, etc. Curious, open minded, and interested in learning about new topics. Please contact: geh@iec.ch