Journalist Job Description

We are looking for a Journalist to find, verify and tell stories that matter to our audience. You will investigate topics, interview sources and write or produce content for our platforms, in line with our editorial standards. You will work with editors and colleagues in a newsroom that values accuracy as much as speed.

Responsibilities

• Identify story ideas and angles and propose them to the editors
• Research topics, gather facts and documents and verify information with several sources
• Interview sources, experts and witnesses with fairness and respect
• Write clear, accurate and engaging articles, reports or scripts within deadlines
• Produce or adapt content for different formats, such as print, web, audio, video and social media
• Follow editorial guidelines, the ethical code of the profession and the law on defamation, privacy and sources
• Protect confidential sources and sensitive information
• Cover events and breaking news, sometimes at short notice or outside standard hours
• Work with editors, photographers and video teams to improve and publish content
• Monitor audience feedback and adapt coverage and format accordingly

Requirements

• Degree in journalism, communication or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Portfolio of published work, including internships or freelance
• Excellent writing in the language of the publication, with accurate spelling and grammar
• Rigorous fact-checking habits and sound editorial judgement
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and to handle several stories at once
• Curiosity, resilience and good interviewing skills
• Comfort with digital publishing tools and social media

Nice to Have

• Specialisation in a beat such as politics, economy, health or science
• Experience with data journalism or investigation techniques
• Audio or video production skills
• Knowledge of search engine optimisation and audience analytics