Writer/Editor/Content Producer (f/m/*)

at  Primetals

DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS FOR THE GREEN FUTURE OF THE METAL INDUSTRY?

Primetals Technologies is a global plant manufacturer and service partner to the metals industry and offers a wide range of career opportunities. We are pioneers, in the heart of Linz, with an extraordinary passion to lead the metals industry towards decarbonization and digitalization, contributing to a more sustainable environment. Our pioneer spirit and passion for the world of the iron and steel industry has made us to recognized pioneers in our sector.
7,800 employees worldwide, including 1,700 at the Linz site, drive our technologies and projects forward. The core competences in Linz are: Iron and steel production, continuous casting, endless strip production, rolling mill technology, automation, environmental technologies, mechatronics, lifecycle services, digital transformation and green steel. If you also have an extraordinary passion for top performance and problem solving, then become part of our global team!
Let’s shape the future together!

WHAT DO I NEED TO QUALIFY FOR THIS JOB?

• Degree in journalism, communications, technical writing, or related fields preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience writing and editing in a professional environment, preferably on technological subjects
• Background in technology, industrial processes, chemistry, or physics is a plus (but not a necessity—technology enthusiasts with no formal background are welcome)
• Native or near-native English* (focusing on written form)
• Professional fluency in German is a plus
• Proven ability to write about complex technological subjects in clear, concise, engaging language
• Familiarity with desktop publishing software and basic knowledge of image editing software (e.g., Adobe InDesign and Photoshop)
• Familiarity with content management systems is a plus
• Background in online marketing and advertising is a plus
  On a personal level, you convince us with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and work well within a globally distributed team.

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?

The minimum annual gross salary for this position under the collective agreement and assuming that all requirements are met is EUR EUR 50.286,18 (F/00). This could rise considerably, depending on qualifications and experience. We also offer attractive social benefits, such as occupational health, adequate free parking, a canteen, as well as flexible working hours.

You will be working in the Global Marketing and Communications department (Sales & Marketing - SM BA MK), writing, editing, and producing content for the company’s various communications and marketing channels.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications, you will be tasked with:

• Deep editing of texts (often originating with writers whose first language is not English), improving clarity and structure, spelling, grammar, and style
• Contributing content to Metals Magazine, the Primetals Technologies customer magazine, both in print and online
• Story mining with colleagues from Business Units and the global marketing and communications community at Primetals Technologies
• Media outreach: building relationships with and pitching stories to editors from trade media and business press, as well as coordinating trade press publications with the press officer
• Writing and editing social media copy
• Editing and proofreading press releases, brochures, website copy, presentations, conference abstracts, and papers on metallurgical subjects
• Editorial support for management and colleagues from the department or other Business Units
• Creating communications and promotion concepts for events