We are looking for two experienced freelance storytellers to join us at EIT RawMaterials.

We have a lot to say — about raw materials, innovation, technology, sustainability and the people shaping Europe’s future. We’re looking for writers who can turn complex topics into clear, compelling stories that people actually want to read.

We are looking for:
✦ A Commercial Copywriter
You know how to find the message, sharpen it and turn it into strong, audience-focused copy for campaigns, websites, events and thought leadership.

✦ A Social Media & Editorial Writer
You have a journalistic mindset and can tell an engaging story — from social media and press releases to interviews, articles and executive communications.

What matters to us:
- Great storytelling and excellent written English
- Curiosity and the ability to get to the heart of a complex topic
- Strong research, writing and editing skills
- The ability to move quickly between different audiences and formats
- Availability to work and join calls during European business hours

Most importantly, we are looking for people who enjoy working in a very agile environment, with a great team, lots of different topics and no two days quite the same.

This is a freelance framework, with assignments commissioned as needed.
Think you could be the right storyteller for us? We’d love to hear from you.
Send us your CV, portfolio, relevant experience, availability and hourly rate, and tell us which profile you are applying for.

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Request for Proposals: Professional Writing Services

EIT RawMaterials is seeking two experienced freelance professional writers to support its growing Communications & Marketing activities. The collaboration will be part of a framework agreement.

About EIT RawMaterials

EIT RawMaterials is a ‘Knowledge and Innovation Communities’ (KICs) created by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), aimed at promoting innovation in the raw materials sector across Europe. Established in 2015, EIT RawMaterials works to secure the sustainable supply of raw materials to the European industry by driving innovation, education, and entrepreneurship along the entire raw materials value chain. 

We inform policy, apply knowledge, accelerate innovation, create opportunity, and unlock commercial value – for our partners and customers throughout the raw materials value chain to develop the raw materials sector as a strategic strength and foundation for a secure, sustainable future for Europe.

The Communications & Marketing team produces a broad range of content supporting executive communications, media relations, marketing campaigns and editorial for stakeholder engagement, and thought leadership. We are inviting freelance professional writers to submit proposals to work with us under a framework service agreement. 

Scope of Work 

We are looking for two different profiles: 

Commercial Copywriter

• Develop persuasive, audience-focused content for marketing campaigns, websites, events, thought leadership and other communication activities.

Social Media & Editorial Writer

• Produce engaging journalistic and editorial content for social media, press releases, interviews, articles, executive communications and events.

Scope of services

• Research, writing, editing and proofreading
• Development of campaign and marketing copy
• Website and digital content
• Social media content
• Press releases and media-related content
• Articles, interviews and editorial pieces
• Executive communications and thought leadership
• Event and Summit-related content
• Adapting and repurposing content for different audiences and channels

All deliverables must be accurate, engaging, publication-ready and aligned with EIT RawMaterials' communication objectives, brand and editorial requirements.

What you need to offer

• Proven experience in professional writing, copywriting, journalism and/or editorial content
• Excellent written English
• Strong research, writing and editing skills
• Ability to adapt content to different audiences and channels
• Ability to work independently and meet agreed deadlines
• Knowledge or expertise in raw materials, mining, innovation, sustainability or related sectors is a strong advantage
• Availability for calls and collaboration during European business hours

Evaluation Criteria

• Relevant professional experience – demonstrated experience.  
• Quality of portfolio – quality, creativity, clarity and effectiveness.  
• Understanding of the subject matter – knowledge or experience in raw materials, mining, innovation, sustainability or related sectors will be considered an advantage.
• Writing and communication skills – excellent written English and ability to communicate complex topics clearly and engagingly.
• Adaptability – ability to tailor content to different audiences, formats and communication channels.
• Availability and responsiveness – ability to work to agreed deadlines and participate in calls and collaboration during European business hours.
• Hourly rate – competitiveness and overall value for money.

Timeline 

• Publishing the RFP on the EIT RawMaterials website: Monday, 07.09.2026, 9 AM CET
• Deadline for requesting clarification: Friday, 18.09.2026, 9 AM CET
• Deadline for submitting proposals: Friday, 25.09.2026, 9 AM CET
• Intended date of notification of award: Monday, 12.10.2026
• Intended date of contract signature: Thursday, 15.10.2026

Application

Proposals are to be sent via email to the attention of Elisabeth Ippel, elisabeth.ippel@eitrawmaterials.eu, with a copy to communications@eitrawmaterials.eu 

The proposals should include: CV, portfolio, relevant experience, availability and hourly rate in EUR, as well as the signed Tenderer Declaration Letter (Word document below)  

Clarification questions and applications can be sent via email to the attention of Elisabeth Ippel, elisabeth.ippel@eitrawamterials.eu