Headlines Desk Journalist

News Producer - Headlines Desk Journalist

Job Summary :

The news producer holds a pivotal position as a key member of Euronews’ Headlines desk. They are tasked with covering the day’s primary news events through video content and written articles for Euronews TV and digital platforms. Working under the Senior Editor and Head of Newsroom, your role will involve producing breaking and current news stories, utilising footage and reports sourced from Euronews’ correspondent network, reporters and news agencies. You should have the capability to ensure that newscasts are executed seamlessly and promptly, staying pertinent to current affairs, and meeting audience preferences and needs.

Key responsibilities :

• Monitor and select relevant news stories for daily coverage, prioritising them based on newsworthiness and available resources
• React quickly to breaking news, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of content
• Produce engaging videos using the best pictures and angles on news stories
• Write long-form articles, as well as short articles on breaking news stories
• Work closely with the news team and editors to coordinate coverage and respond to breaking news
• Exercise quick editing judgement and fact-checking to ensure accuracy
• Analyse current events and provide informed insights for news coverage
• Utilise knowledge of digital platforms and sources of information to enhance news coverage
• Generate on-screen captions for video content and provide a voiceover for your stories
• Collaborate with editorial management to ensure adherence to Euronews’ editorial lines

Required profile :

Technical skills

• Education level required: 4/5 years of higher education – journalism qualification or equivalent
• Excellent command of English (C2) and proficiency in at least one additional European language
• Strong background in journalism, with at least 2 years of experience covering breaking and hard news
• Experience in working in a fast-paced news environment, preferably for international media
• Excellent knowledge of European news and EU affairs
• Good understanding of digital content production and consumption patterns
• Proficiency in fact-checking and quick editing judgement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Live broadcast and reporting experience
• Familiarity with digital platforms and various sources of information
• Ability to work well in a team and collaborate effectively with editorial management
• Mastery of video editing (e.g. on Adobe Premiere)

Desired qualities

• Self-starting, fast worker and a passion for breaking news stories
• Adrenaline junkie who thrives in a high-pressure news environment
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong understanding of Euronews’ activities and goals
• Committed to delivering accurate content within tight deadlines

Further Information :

Location : Brussels

Start date : ASAP

Type of contract : Permanent

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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