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;
• a broad range of training and development (as part of the HR Academy of Mediahuis group and external training opportunities).

What are the benefits of working at Euractiv?

You will be working in a vibrant international media office, in a multicultural team, full of talented colleagues you can learn from. You will be in the middle of EU affairs, both physically (our office is in the EU quarter) and through your work. You will be able to bring your contribution to one of the most respected EU affairs media and bring our news, multimedia content and newsletters in front of Euractiv’s influential readers.

How to apply: 

Please mention in the subject line “[Policy of interest] Editor - First and last name” (please specify in the subject line the policy area you are interested in: Technology, Energy, Agrifood or Health), attach your CV and a short cover letter and email to: selection@euractiv.com [1]

Candidates should be available as soon as possible.

Background

Euractiv is an independent pan-European media outlet. Our raison d’etre is not just to inform readers but to hold power to account, no matter where the story leads us.

Euractiv is part of Mediahuis, a publishing company with media assets in Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, Luxembourg and Germany. Mediahuis publishes across a wide range of formats – from newspapers and magazines to television, radio and online media. More about Mediahuis and Euractiv here [2].

Equality and diversity

We are committed both to promoting equality and diversity within the organisation and to Equal Opportunities in recruitment. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment. All hiring decisions are made entirely on merit. We encourage everyone to apply, even if you do not fit all the criteria.