The Brussels Office of the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung (RLS) is seeking to hire a Web Editor for its global website (rosalux.org) to start as soon as possible. This is a full-time position (38 hours per week), initially fixed-term until 31 December 2028, with the possibility of extension. The place of work is Brussels, the position cannot be performed remotely.
About the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung
The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation is one of the six major political foundations in the Federal Republic of Germany, tasked primarily with conducting political education both in Germany and through its 26 offices worldwide. The foundation is closely linked to Die Linke, a democratic socialist party represented in the German Bundestag. It stands in the tradition of the socialist workers’ movement, as well as anti-fascism, anti-racism, feminism, environmentalism, and internationalism. The foundation promotes critical analysis of society and fosters networks of emancipatory political, social, and cultural initiatives, advocating for a dialogue between the Global North and South conducted on equal footing.
Tasks and Responsibilities
The Global Web Editor is responsible for the production of written content – including analytical texts, interviews, reports, commentaries – as well as audiovisual material for the English-language website of the RLS (rosalux.org). The Editor works in close cooperation with the editorial staff of RLS headquarters in Berlin and colleagues in other RLS offices to produce and publish content.
The Editor commissions texts from internal and external authors and oversees the editorial and production process. Topics range from international politics and socialist strategy to trade union policy, social justice struggles, socio-ecological transformation, feminism, and historical topics, and are oriented around the projects and activities of the foundation in Berlin and abroad.
Key tasks include:
- Conceptualizing and implementing multilingual and audiovisual publication projects;
- Participating in regular editorial coordination meetings (online, twice per week) with the Political Communication Department at RLS headquarters in Berlin as well as the Berlin-based editor for international politics to align content production between the English- and German-language websites (rosalux.de and rosalux.org);
- Coordinating and communicating with project managers and communications officers in the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung’s international offices and Area Units;
- Coordinating and communicating with the manager of the English-language social media channels (@rosaluxglobal) and other colleagues in the Brussels office;
- Contributing to planning, monitoring, and evaluation processes, including reporting to institutional donors.
Necessary Qualifications
You demonstrate a high level of commitment and a willingness to learn new skills. You enjoy working in an international environment and communicating with politicians, trade unionists, academics, civil society organizations, and activists from around the world. Required qualifications and skills include:
- A post-secondary degree in the humanities or social sciences, a comparable qualification, or equivalent professional experience;
- A strong interest in socialist and left-wing politics, strategy, and history; familiarity with current debates in these fields is necessary;
- Identification with the values and the mission of the RLS;
- Excellent command of both English and German is required; knowledge of Spanish, French, or other languages is an advantage;
- At least two years of experience in editorial and translation work is required; experience in video and podcast editing is a strong advantage;
- High level of familiarity with standard office software and content management systems, and a willingness to familiarize yourself with new digital tools;
- Strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team;
- Experience in project management;
- Knowledge and practical experience with public tenders and procurement procedures, as well as working with external service providers, is desirable.
We offer
- A diversified field of activity and a challenging job in an international environment;
- Employment at the RLS Brussels Office under Belgian law;
- A full-time position with a weekly working time of 38 hours;
- Attractive remuneration based on work experience as well as holidays and telework in line with local standards;
- An inspiring work environment with committed colleagues dedicated to making a difference in society.
Application Process
Please send a letter of motivation and your CV by e-mail to Boris.Kanzleiter@rosalux.org and Federica.Drobnitzky@rosalux.org. No acknowledgments of receipt will be issued.
The closing date for applications is 8th February 2026. Only successful applicants will be informed about an invitation to a personal interview. In person interviews will take part in Brussels on 25th February 2026.
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The Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung is committed to counteracting existing social disadvantages in the sense of affirmative action to prevent or compensate for existing discrimination. In this context, we expressly encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities and/or with a migrant background to apply.
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