Junior News Editor: part- or full-time in Berlin bei pv magazine group GmbH & Co KG

Who we are

Since its initial publication in 2008, pv magazine group (www.pv-magazine.com) has evolved into the leading global solar and storage media platform with regional insights.

pv magazine publishes monthly and quarterly magazines in English and German and operates daily industry news channels covering specific markets (Global, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, USA, Brazil, Mexico, LatAm, China, Australia, and India). We report on developments in the global solar PV and energy storage industries, on solar-related green hydrogen generation and heating systems (heat pumps), and regional solar PV and storage markets. Articles include among other new products and technologies, new policy developments, and markets. pv magazine also has an established and successful international hybrid and virtual events portfolio to deep-dive into key industry topics.

We are looking for

The Online Editor (Part-time or Full-time) will work with the international pv magazine editorial team in reporting on the PV industry’s markets and technologies on the pv magazine online news channel and daily newsletter. The topics include market trends, policy developments (particularly EU), and technological progress related to solar PV, storage, hydrogen generation, electrical charging infrastructure and heat pumps.

Your responsibilities

• Write, edit, and publish daily news stories in a proactive manner, meeting the needs of both a specialist and more mainstream readership
• Interact proactively with readers and industry experts to foster a community around our content on behalf of pv magazine
• Research and identify potential editorial themes from the solar and renewable energy industry
• Copyedit and review articles and news provided by other editorial team members
• Close collaboration with colleagues in Sales, Marketing, and Events

Your profile

• An initial experience in journalism and writing news
• Solid storytelling and editing skills
• Writing clear and technically correct English with strong command of grammar, spelling, and style. Other languages (particularly German, Spanish and French) will be viewed favorably, including basic translation skills.
• Analytical skills and curiosity regarding business and industry trends
• Knowledge of renewable energy, and specifically the solar PV industry, is a strong advantage
• Good ability to understand technical concepts and fashion them into compelling copy, teasers or technical articles that are easy to understand and illustrate the essentials

What we offer

• Work for a purpose: Build experience working with companies and technologies that are at the vanguard of efforts to tackle global warming
• Be part of a highly motivated and engaged international team in the heart of Berlin
• Opportunities for international travel and networking within a fast-growing and highly innovative industry and community
• A multifaceted role in which a varied professional skillset can be developed with a range of opportunities for training and development
• Flexibility: Your work adapts to your personal circumstances and individual professional requirements. Our 50% mobile working arrangement allows you to work on a highly flexible, mobile basis in coordination with editorial deadlines and meetings, even switching between full- and part-time with variable weekly hours
• A good and fair salary as well as prospects for promotion

Interested? Get in touch with us!

We are looking forward to highly motivated applications, even if you do not meet all of the above requirements. All qualified people are encouraged to apply.
Please submit your CV, a short and informal cover letter explaining your motivation and providing any examples of relevant experience.

We live and promote equal opportunities and diversity at pv magazine. We do not discriminate on the basis of origin, nationality, race, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.

About us

pv magazine publishes monthly and quarterly magazines in English and German and operates daily industry news channels covering specific markets (Global, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, USA, Brazil, Mexico, LatAm, China, Australia, and India). We report on developments i