Headliner Journalist M/W/X

Main Responsibilities

Editorial Duties

• Monitor and select relevant stories for daily digital coverage, prioritizing according to editorial value and available resources.
• React promptly to breaking news, ensuring accurate and timely publication.
• Produce clear, engaging, and factual content that aligns with Euronews' editorial standards.
• Coordinate with editors and other newsroom staff to ensure coherent and comprehensive coverage.
• Apply sound editorial judgment and perform fact-checking to ensure accuracy and balance.
• Analyze current events and contribute to editorial planning with informed insights.
• Edit and proofread articles written by other Euronews journalists.
• Curate and update the Euronews digital front page, maintaining a balanced and relevant news selection.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of editorial processes and workflows.

Technical and Organizational Duties

• Use newsroom production systems and digital publishing tools efficiently.
• Ensure the proper integration of multimedia elements in digital content.
• Collaborate with technical and editorial teams to resolve production issues when necessary.
• Maintain awareness of digital journalism trends and tools relevant to the role.

Skills and Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Master education degree (minimum 4-5 years) in journalism or a related field from a recognised University
• Minimum of two (2) years' professional experience in journalism, including experience with breaking and hard news.
• Prior experience in an international or fast-paced newsroom environment is highly desirable.
• Excellent command of English (C2) and French (C2); knowledge of other Euronews languages is an asset.
• Strong understanding of European and international current affairs.
• Good knowledge of digital content production methods and audience consumption trends.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in newsroom production systems and digital content management tools.
• Strong fact-checking and editing abilities.
• Analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities relevant to editorial production.
• Familiarity with live reporting and broadcast procedures is an advantage.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team and within an editorial hierarchy.
• Capacity to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to Euronews' editorial values and journalistic standards of accuracy, impartiality, and fairness.