We are seeking a Senior Reporter to join our newsroom in Brussels. This role involves developing a beat within the country, making connections and sorting through leads to find interesting stories for a broad audience.
The successful candidate must have previous newsroom experience and be skilled at publishing high-level written pieces under short deadlines. A keen interest in expanding topics relevant to people living in Belgium and beyond is essential.
This means covering a wide range of topics, from explaining what is happening in the Belgian government to breaking news on health, business, and social issues, as well as more international stories and topics related to EU Affairs.
Responsibilities:
* Developing a beat within the country
* Making connections and finding interesting stories
* Publishing high-level written pieces under short deadlines
* Covering a wide range of topics including government, health, business, and social issues
* Working with a dynamic and international team
Requirements:
* Fully fluent in both written and spoken English
* Experience working in a newsroom
* University educated or equivalent
* Ability to speak French and/or Dutch is a plus
* An understanding of optimising content for online publication, paying attention to visual/graphic elements
* Competent with social media channels
* A high level of motivation and willingness to take on responsibility in a small team
* Must reside in Belgium (or be willing to relocate) and be available to work in the Brussels office at least three days/week
Benefits:
* Remuneration is competitive
* Additional perks such as an Aspria gym membership
Others:
* Please submit your CV and a short motivational note to apply