Are you an experienced journalist interested in politics and power? Are you committed to holding politicians to account? And do you have the ambition to help transform a pan-European news brand?

Apply to become a Euractiv Policy Editor

Euractiv is looking for experienced editors across an array of subject areas, including tech, energy, agriculture and health. The ideal candidate will be expected to plan, drive, and coordinate the coverage of their policy area for professionals, while also translating key developments for a general audience.

Main responsibilities:

• Coordinate and drive the assigned policy coverage
• Edit the daily newsletter attached to the policy area
• Manage a team of up to five reporters
• Write breaking news stories, interviews, as well as in-depth and background articles for a specialised audience
• Conduct interviews with high-level officials, including EU Commissioners, MEPs, business leaders and policy experts

Profile:

• At least five years of experience in journalism
• Strong English writing skills
• Proven understanding of EU policy and institutions
• Ability to deliver accurate stories in a fast-paced environment
• Hard-working, able to respect tight deadlines, entrepreneurial
• Other European languages are an asset

What we offer:

This is a full-time employment contract under Belgian law (“contrat à durée indéterminée”), with salary and responsibilities commensurate to the candidate’s level of experience.

Additionally, we’re offering the following benefits:

• meal vouchers amounting to 8 EUR/worked day;
• reimbursement of public transport in Belgium;
• 250 EUR/year eco-vouchers;
• hospitalisation insurance coverage;
• group pension insurance;
• good balance between remote working and engaging physically with colleagues;