From electric vehicles to renewables to complex IT systems, the utility industry is rapidly changing—and we are looking for a voice to help envision the future and move the industry toward it. Energy Central seeks a tenacious, innovative, tech-savvy and detail-oriented writer/editor to deliver the must-read daily newsletter and online content for the smart grid and intelligent utility space. Here are some more specifics:

Daily delivery of interesting and intriguing original content in the smart grid/intelligent utility space

·         Produce at least one original, insightful article each day on a smart grid/intelligent utility hot topic

·         Cover key events, interview industry participants, review key reports and news articles on a daily basis (focus on primarily on utility, research and public policy perspectives)

·         Rank top 5 most important news stories each day

·         Manage  and respond to reader feedback

·         Work with appropriate Energy Central resources for timely delivery of newsletter

·         Coordinate article delivery from other Energy Central writers

·         Determine what news, reports, white papers and so forth belong on the web site

Develop strong relationships in the smart grid/intelligent utility space

·         Produce content that will encourage discussion on “hot button” issues and engage readers in dialogue

·         Follow up regularly with interviewees and contacts

·         Attend and present at key events and participate in online events, networking sites and discussion boards through other channels

Assist advertising sales team in explaining the editorial position of daily newsletter

Continue to expand your knowledge about the smart grid/intelligent utility

About Us:

Energy Central is a great place to work. We are a small company, yet we offer competitive pay packages for great employees. We operate with a flexible, family-oriented work environment that takes the feedback of every employee in building a world-class company. We hire smart, motivated people with a great work ethic. We work hard and we have fun. We interview many people, and only ask the best to join our team.

Energy Central is a successful, privately-owned information services company serving the global power industry. We provide a broad base of information products and services - news, directories, magazines, events, jobs, databases, consulting, research and reports - all focused on the global power industry. We are #1 in our selected markets and we are continually adding new products and services. You can see some of our services at http://www.energycentral.com . We also publish the leading business magazine for the industry – the four-time Folio Gold Eddie Award winning EnergyBiz, and provide industry-leading research and analysis services via Sierra Energy Group, our research division.

Minimum Requirements:

• Professional writing experience


• Ability to concentrate and work under pressure in order to meet daily deadlines


• Express ideas clearly, logically and concisely with a strong voice and personality


• Some experience in the utility industry or technology-related knowledge


• Demonstrate good judgment and a strong sense of ethics in deciding what material to publish


• Makes good use of web tools and online industry resources


• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, engineering or similar field, or equivalent experience

Desired:

• In-depth knowledge of and experience with information technology and smart grid in the utility industry


• Writing experience with a daily media outlet


• Experience with social media such as Twitter, Facebook, blogging sites, etc.


• B2B information product creation success


• Worked in the utility industry for a utility, vendor or consulting firm