Position description
We are looking for an experienced editor to join our award-winning team at Balkan Insight, BIRN’s flagship English-language publication, and help shape the future of independent journalism in the Balkans.
Balkan Insight is the leading English-language news and investigative website covering Southeast Europe, produced by the largest independent media network in the region.
The selected candidate will play a central role in managing editorial production and maintaining the highest possible journalistic standards.
Position Details
Contract Type: Full-time
Working Language: English
Experience Level: Minimum 5+ years of relevant editorial experience
Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Remote
Application Deadline: 30 April 2026
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Managing editorial production workflow, overseeing duty editors and English-language editors.
- Overseeing journalists’ day-to-day work, providing editorial guidance, feedback and support.
- Commissioning, editing, writing and publishing news articles, analysis pieces and investigations and interviews.
- Subediting material to ensure accuracy and consistency with editorial standards.
- Ensuring high editorial quality by reviewing and approving text and visual materials prior to publication, including picture selection and verification.
- Planning editorial coverage, including commissioning, setting deadlines and ensuring timely delivery.
- Working closely with the social media team to produce content for digital platforms and enhance audience engagement.
- Working closely with BIRN’s programmes and project teams to ensure editorial output are aligned with project goals and reporting requirements.
- Ensuring that editorial output complies fully with editorial policies, BIRN’s strategy and project details in coordination with the Managing Editor and Regional Director.
- Developing new ideas and topics.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintaining appropriate contacts with BIRN country offices and/or personnel, to ensure the proper execution of the above-mentioned duties.
- Working closely with other departments such to ensure alignment and integration of strategies with overall organisational goals.
- Carrying out any other duties that may reasonably or exceptionally be required to ensure the smooth operation of Balkan’s Insight work, such as substituting for absent colleagues, etc.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in editorial roles.
- Native English language knowledge.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Knowledge of the Balkan region.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with digital content production and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Speed and efficiency in managing copy flow and subediting text.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to rigorously enforce style expectations
- A solid understanding of media law and legal risks facing journalists.
- Creative thinker with the ability to generate innovative ideas and solutions.
- Experience and ability to work with and manage cross-border teams in multicultural environments.
- Experience in investigative journalism, wider knowledge of Southeast Europe and experience of using analytical tools will be considered strong assets.
Application instructions
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