Reporter

Position description

EUPerspectives.eu is looking for a reporter to join our editorial team in Brussels.

You will produce in-depth reporting on major EU policy developments through exclusive interviews, analytical articles and feature stories. You will build relationships with policymakers, experts and stakeholders, identify original story ideas and provide readers with deeper context behind the news.

This role is suited to an experienced journalist with a strong understanding of EU policymaking and an established network in Brussels.

What we're looking for

• Excellent written English
• Strong understanding of EU institutions and policymaking
• Several years of journalistic experience, preferably covering EU affairs
• Excellent interviewing and analytical writing skills
• Ability to develop original story ideas
• Strong network of sources within the Brussels policy community is a significant advantage
• Ability and willingness to record short form video content based on your journalistic work

Job description

• Produce interviews, analysis and feature articles on key EU policy issues
• Develop and maintain a network of policymakers, experts and industry sources
• Identify original stories and investigative angles
• Conduct interviews with senior decision-makers and stakeholders
• Collaborate with the editorial team on editorial planning

What we offer

• Long-term freelance collaboration with day-to-day editorial involvement
• Hybrid work based in Brussels
• Flexible working environment
• A chance to cover some of the most important policy debates in Europe

About EU Perspectives:

EU Perspectives is a news platform focused on key EU policy dossiers and their impact on the economy and competitiveness of the European Union and its Member States.

Aimed at readers with a keen interest in EU policymaking, our coverage spans the internal market, sustainable economic growth, global competitiveness, and EU security.

Its primary audience includes those directly involved in drafting and shaping the European Union's regulations at political, expert, or advisory levels. It also addresses individuals impacted by EU regulations and directives in the management of businesses and institutions across key economic sectors. An important portion of the readership comes from academia, independent think tanks, and civil society representatives, who play a crucial role in EU policy-making through open debate and by providing valuable feedback on decisions already made at the European level.

Thanks to links to national media publishers who have been active on the market for ten years, EU Perspectives also reaches the broader public, offering coverage in select national languages.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Application instructions

Send your CV and examples of previous work. No cover letters necessary, but feel free to include anything you want to share in the body of the email :-).

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