Bilingual News Journalist - Berlin Office

Bilingual News Journalist - Berlin Office

Euronews Company:

Europe is in the spotlight – do you want to be at the heart of the action? Are you ready for a new professional challenge? Euronews has opened new offices in Brussels, Berlin, Lisbon, Madrid and Rome.

Unlock your European potential with Euronews: Join us to help transform the future of news in Europe! Since 1993, Euronews has led international news media in Europe*, creating a unique European identity and multilingual model delivered through 17 languages – with 12 bespoke editions and five branded affiliates. Impartial and independent, Euronews offers perspective from every viewpoint.

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*(Ipsos Global Media Survey 2022)

Job summary:

Within the Euronews language teams, the Bilingual Journalists cover target stories on varied themes, driven by the news. They have significant online experience and are equally able to work in TV and on digital platforms, in line with Euronews’ editorial values and producing packages that meet high quality standards. The Bilingual Journalists are fully responsible for the quality and accuracy of the news delivered. They may also make occasional contributions to live coverage by his own language service, or as experts on the other services, whether TV or digital platforms. They are responsible for the complete production of articles and web content targeted for production, and for their publication across all digital-platform channels.

The Bilingual Journalists, during shift, report to the Editor of the Day of the language service – Head of Office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures the localisation of all Euronews content into its own language, including translation, writing of titles, choice of keywords, hashtags, writing of additional local information, etc.
• Produce and publishes web content (video, text, photos, infographics, etc.) aligned with Euronews’ positioning and values
• Monitor the impact of published content using audience data
• Share his content with the other language services
• Drive engagement with users on social media
• Can go on air live (audio and video presence) during Lives.

Your profile:

• Education level required: 4/5 years’ higher education – journalism qualification or equivalent
• Professional experience required: 2 years as multimedia journalist in a news media outlet
• Language skills: excellent command and professional practice of the language of the country where the position is located (level C2). Fluent English (level C1 minimum). Knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
• Extensive general knowledge enabling him to cover diverse stories
• Proficient writer of news products (structure and tone)
• Fast, precise writer
• On-air presence, especially during live coverage
• Strong digital culture and fluent user of technology
• Mastery of video editing, especially on Adobe Premiere.
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Manages stress well in a fast-paced working environment.
• Solid understanding of Euronews' objectives and operations
• Adaptability and flexibility in the face of unforeseen challenges
• Fairness, respect, and motivation in leading and managing teams.

Further information:

Location : Berlin

Type of contract : 1-year fixed-term contract

Start date: Novembre 2024

If you meet these criteria and the position interests you, please apply online with a CV and motivation letter.

This is an equal employment opportunity and applications will be dealt with utmost confidentiality and will be strictly reserved for the use of this specific recruitment.