Brussels Policy Editor & Newsletter Lead

POLITICO Europe; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Training opportunities

Flexible work options

Job summary

POLITICO Europe in Brussels is seeking a Policy Editor to lead a team covering EU policy and to guide the daily newsletter and breaking stories for POLITICO Pro. The role demands hands-on editing, strong newsroom leadership, and a deep understanding of EU policymaking.

Based in Brussels, you will inspire reporters to publish authoritative, insider-focused coverage for a sophisticated audience while shaping the company's approach to policy storytelling across subscription and free-to-read

Qualifications

• Demonstrable interest in EU politics and policy.
• Strong editing and news judgment.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Attention to detail and depth in policy coverage.
• Comfortable working at speed and on longer-term projects.
• Knowledge of the food and agriculture sector is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Set the direction for daily coverage and edit a daily newsletter.
• Manage and edit a small team of reporters on subscription and free products.
• Generate distinctive and innovative ways to tell stories.

Skills

EU politics

Editing

News judgment

English fluency

Attention to detail

Speed and pacing

Agriculture knowledge

Job description

POLITICO Europe in Brussels is seeking a Policy Editor to lead a team covering EU policy and to guide the daily newsletter and breaking stories for POLITICO Pro. The role demands hands-on editing, strong newsroom leadership, and a deep understanding of EU policymaking.

Based in Brussels, you will inspire reporters to publish authoritative, insider-focused coverage for a sophisticated audience while shaping the company's approach to policy storytelling across subscription and free-to-read