Editor / Speechwriter at the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) - We coordinate and unify the petroleum policies of its Member Countries and ensure the stabilization of oil markets in order to secure an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum to consumers, a steady income to producers and a fair return on capital for those investing in the petroleum industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Editor / Speechwriter

Job Code: 8.3.05
Location: Vienna, Austria
Job type: Full time

Job Summary

• The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has a vacancy based in Vienna, Austria, for 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

Competencies:

• Integrity​ Professionalism
• Cultural sensitivity
• Teamwork Communication
• Customer orientation
• Analytical thinking
• Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement command of written and spoken English
• Other major languages an asset

Offer
Monthly basic salary of (€ 6,603 x 12 per year), with tax-free benefits and six-week annual leave.

Application Closing Date
30th June 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should download, fill and complete their "Application Form” and send it to:
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC),
Finance, Human Resources & Administration Department,
Helferstorferstrasse 17,
A-1010 Vienna – AUSTRIA.
Or
Send to via email: recruitment@opec.org using “Job Code 8.3.05” as the subject of the email. 

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Note

• After sending application form online an automatic reply will be sent to confirm the successful submission of the documents.
• Acknowledgements will only be sent to shortlisted candidates.