Field Editor (French Speaking)

  • Full-time

Company Description

Energy Capital & Power, Africa’s leading investment platform for the energy sector, is looking for Delegate Sales Executives to be based at our Cape Town office and reporting to ECP’s Commercial Director & COO, who will be responsible for building and maintaining client relationships and bringing delegates on board for ECP’s high-level series of events across Africa and Europe.

Job Description

  • Producing the full scope of content leading up to the events including client interviews, articles and infographics.
  • Covering individual panels, keynote presentations and workshops during all events.
  • Developing and editing content for the ECP website, including press/news releases, story pitches, articles and thought leadership columns.
  • Research and write editorial content, including conducting interviews on behalf of ECP's clients.

Qualifications

  • Diploma or Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Proven experience (2–5 years) in content creation, editing, or field reporting.
  • Fluent in French (written and spoken) is essential; proficiency in English is required.
  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with experience producing articles, press releases, interviews, and infographics.
  • Experience in web content management and familiarity with CMS platforms is advantageous.
  • Ability to conduct interviews, panel coverage, and live event reporting.
  • Understanding of PR campaigns, client communications, and thought leadership content.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
  • Comfortable liaising with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in reporting tools and the ability to provide regular project updates to management.