Energy, Environment & Transport Reporter

Reporting to: Energy, Environment & Transport Editor 

Purpose: to have a track record of breaking news and holding politicians to account, and a keen sense for making the link between obscure policy developments and real-world impacts. The role will focus on European environmental policy as part of a closely knit team that aims to set the standard for reporting across this critically important field 

Regular: 09:00 – 18:00 (overtime sometimes might happen as it comes with the reporting responsibilities and it’s compensated with additional time off)

Main responsibilities:  

• Write breaking news stories, interviews, as well as in-depth feature articles and analytical pieces 
• Contribute to Voltage, a daily energy, transport and environment newsletter that goes out each morning to policy professionals, as part of a team 
• Conduct interviews with high-level officials, business leaders and policy experts 
• Identify stories at the intersection of policy and politics, putting often complex issues into simple language for a professional audience and a more general one 
• Contribute to meeting Euractiv’s editorial mission and commitment to balanced reporting 
• Person specification: knowledge and experience 
• At least five years of journalism experience. 
• A track record of delivering exclusive news and scoops, along with sharp analysis. 
• Experience covering EU energy, environment and transport policies 
• Excellent written and spoken English. 
• The ability to produce concise, accurate news reports to tight deadlines. 
• Familiarity with lesser covered Eastern European countries an asset. 
• Attendance in the Euractiv Brussels office is required, with occasional travel also necessary. 

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/worked day; 
• reimbursement of public transport in Belgium; 
• €250/year eco-vouchers; 
• hospitalisation insurance coverage; 
• group pension insurance; 
• 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 work in a vibrant international media office with a multicultural team 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 contributing to one of the most respected EU affairs Media in Europe. 

How to apply: 

Please mention in the subject line “Energy, Environment & Transport Reporter “, attach your CV and a short cover letter and email to selection@euractiv.com.

Background  

Euractiv is an independent pan-European media network specialising in EU policies. Our primary goal is to foster policy debates among EU stakeholders, including governments, businesses, and civil society groups. We provide comprehensive coverage of policy processes leading up to decisions, neutrally presenting the issues without taking sides. 

Euractiv is part of Mediahuis, a publishing company with 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.  

Equality and diversity  

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity within the organisation and 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 reassignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, 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