Editor of the Day - French Edition

Editor of the Day - French Edition

OVERAL MISSION 

Editors of the Day (EOD) oversee the daily production and broadcasting of news items in French on digital platforms and on TV, giving priority to the publication of information online. They lead and coordinate the daily team of journalists from the French Edition to whom they assign stories to be covered and which they approve before publication.  

 They supervise live broadcasts, breaking news and push notifications, and follow special events. They prepare and prioritize all rundowns and bulletins for broadcast. They are responsible for the quality and accuracy of news stories or multimedia content to be produced and published on all channels of the digital platform. 

In a digital-first approach, the EOD is also responsible for Front Page Editing, SEO optimization and possible live blogs, in collaboration with his/her team.     

The Editor of the Day (EOD), reports to the Head of French Edition.  

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Build the day's news coverage by selecting the topics to be covered online and on air  

• Responsible for the quality and accuracy of TV and digital content, he/she validates the productions published daily.  

• Guarantee the coherence of the contents about the values and the positioning of Euronews on all platforms.  

• In charge of the Front-Page Editing of the language service's website  

• Edit and distribute the rundown of each bulletin, guaranteeing its duration  

• Responsible for feeding the vertical scroll to enrich the channel and bring it closer to the digital world.  

• Ensure push notifications are sent out quickly, accurately, and precisely.  

• Coordinate breaking news situations based on available resources, processes, and tools (live blog, live on air, push notification).  

• Ensure performance of stories via audience and page view impact  

• Write news articles in the language of assignment, especially on weekends.  

Technical Skills  

• Language skills: Excellent command and professional practice of French.  Fluent English (C1 minimum); any additional Euronews language is a plus. 

• At least 8 years' experience in news media (broadcast, digital). 

• In-depth knowledge of French and EU politics, institutions and current affairs. 

• Mastery of news writing across formats, with the right tone and angle for an international audience. 

• Strong sourcing and fact-checking rigour. 

• Strong digital culture and ease with newsroom tools, social platforms and web formats. 

• Active network within French government, ministries and EU institutions, with a proven track record of securing high-level interviews.  

Desired qualities 

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. 

• Calm under pressure in a fast-paced, breaking-news environment. 

• Solid understanding of Euronews' editorial mission, values and operations. 

• Adaptable and responsive to the unexpected. 

• Fair, respectful, and motivating leadership.  

CONTRACT INFORMATION  

• Place of Work: Paris  

• Contract type: permanent 

• Working hours: Full-time. Shifts patterns. 

• Flexibility: evening and weekend work. 

• Contract start date: Q4 2026 

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.

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