Adaptation Editor (Fr to En)

Contexte; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Contexte, Brussels-based independent media outlet, seeks an Adaptation Editor to translate and adapt content from English to French. You will join the Brussels newsroom and work from approximately 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

CET to align with our publishing needs. The role requires exceptional editorial skills, fluency in both languages, and the ability to adapt journalistic content to resonate with readers. A 3+ years editing background and a journalistic foundation are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as editor or copy editor
• Fluent in French (C2) and native English
• Experience translating or adapting content
• Strong journalistic standards and style

Responsabilités

• Adapt content: edit and adapt in depth, detailed journalistic content to resonate with audience; available evenings CET.
• Uphold editorial standards: ensure adaptations are accurate, polished and compelling.
• Collaborate with editorial team to maintain accuracy and clarity.

Connaissances

Editing

Bilingual editing

Journalistic writing

Attention to detail

Cross-language adaptation

Formation

Bachelor's in Journalism

Description du poste

We’re opening a new chapter in European journalism. Be a part of it.

Contexte is seeking an adaptation editor to translate and adapt specific editorial content from English to French.

About us

Contexte is an independent media outlet:employee-owned with a subscription-only model. Our mission is to provide policy professionals with the information they need to make decisions. Contexte establishes a new standard of quality information by delivering and curating the most factual, in-depth policy news and analysis.

This is why we:

• Offer expertise to help our readers navigate complex environments.

• Provide deep, nuanced and verified analysis to get as close as possible to the facts.

• Maintain independence from external influences through economic and editorial autonomy.

The company has grown rapidly since its launch in 2013. Today, we are a team of 150, with over 25 reporters in Brussels.

Our political news is delivered every morning to the inbox of 14,000 subscribers working in NGOs, private companies, public administrations, consultancies and law firms.

We cover policies spanning energy, transport, agri-food, environment, health, tech and media. We also lift the hood on how governments exercise political power and how lobbyists develop their influence. Our products are designed to provide timely, actionable information, so professionals can stay ahead of developments and make informed decisions for their organisations.

Contexte’s international expansion began in May 2025 with Energy, our first EU-focused English-language vertical, followed by Power in March 2026. A new vertical in English is launching in the coming months. To produce parallel news content in English and French, we rely on adaptation editors between both languages.

To support this move, we are looking for an Adaptation Editor to adapt our French-language coverage into English. You will be part of our Brussels newsroom.

The role requires exceptional editorial skills, fluency in both languages, and the ability to adapt—not just translate—journalistic content to resonate with the target audience.

What You Will Do:

• Adapt content: Edit and adapt in depth, detailed, journalistic content independently to ensure it resonates with our target audience. You must be available to work from approximately 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. (CET), aligning with our publishing needs.

• Ensure editorial excellence: Uphold Contexte’s rigorous journalistic standards, ensuring all adaptations are accurate, polished, precise, and compelling.

• Collaborate with our editorial team to maintain accuracy and clarity of the content.

Why join us

• The opportunity to play a foundational role in building a European newsroom focused on shared expertise, cross-language collaboration and top‑notch journalistic standards.

• Contribute to an independent media outlet ready to make its mark across Europe.

• A commitment to work‑life balance and team support.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced editor: You have at least 3 years’ initial experience in editing skills. A journalistic background is required.
• Is detail oriented and precise: You bring a high level of professionalism and precision to your work, ensuring consistency and quality across all content. Accuracy is something important for you. You have a keen eye for detail.
• Is perfectly fluent (C2) in French, and has a “native level” in English.
• You must have the ability to deeply understand content in one language and adapt it to the other in a journalistic manner.
• Is open to change: You thrive in a dynamic environment, ready to help shape a new editorial product.
• Is curious about European politics: you have a good understanding of the basics of how European institutions works and their political life. You are eager to deepen your knowledge on the matter.
• Is a collaborative team player: You enjoy working with others to create outstanding content and are ready to contribute to a growing European newsroom.
• N.B.:- The contract is a permanent contract under Belgian law.- The salary shown is on a full-time equivalent basis.