Energy, Environment & Transport Reporter

Euractiv Deutschland; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading EU affairs media organization in Brussels is seeking an experienced Energy, Environment & Transport Reporter. The role includes writing news stories, conducting interviews, and contributing to a policy-focused newsletter. Candidates should have at least five years of journalistic experience, excellent English skills, and a solid understanding of EU policies. This position offers a full-time contract under Belgian law and various benefits.

Prestations

Meal vouchers

Public transport reimbursement

Eco-vouchers

Hospitalisation insurance

Group pension insurance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least five years of journalism experience.
• Track record of delivering exclusive news and insights.
• Experience covering EU energy, environment, and transport policies.

Responsabilités

• Write breaking news stories, interviews, and analytical pieces.
• Contribute to a daily newsletter for policy professionals.
• Conduct interviews with officials and experts.

Connaissances

Journalism experience

EU energy policy knowledge

Analytical writing

English proficiency

Ability to meet deadlines

Description du poste

Overview

Energy, Environment & Transport Reporter — Full Time

Editorial & Research — Brussels, Belgium — Position closing date: October 19, 2025

Reporting to: Energy, Environment & Transport Editor

Responsibilities

• Write breaking news stories, interviews, as well as in-depth feature articles and analytical pieces
• Contribute to Voltage, a daily energy, transport and environment newsletter that goes out each morning to policy professionals, as part of a team
• Conduct interviews with high-level officials, business leaders and policy experts
• Identify stories at the intersection of policy and politics, putting often complex issues into simple language for a professional audience and a more general one
• Contribute to meeting Euractiv’s editorial mission and commitment to balanced reporting
• Attendance in the Euractiv Brussels office is required, with occasional travel also necessary

Qualifications

• At least five years of journalism experience
• A track record of delivering exclusive news and scoops, along with sharp analysis
• Experience covering EU energy, environment and transport policies
• Excellent written and spoken English
• The ability to produce concise, accurate news reports to tight deadlines
• Familiarity with lesser covered Eastern European countries an asset

What we offer

This is a full-time employment contract under Belgian law (contrat à durée indéterminée), with salary and responsibilities commensurate to the candidate’s level of experience.

Benefits

• Meal vouchers amounting to €8/worked day
• Reimbursement of public transport in Belgium
• €250/year eco-vouchers
• Hospitalisation insurance coverage
• Group pension insurance
• A broad range of training and development opportunities (as part of the HR Academy of Mediahuis group and external training opportunities)

What are the benefits of working at Euractiv?

You will work in a vibrant international media office with a multicultural team of talented colleagues you can learn from. You will be in the middle of EU affairs, both physically (our office is in the EU quarter) and through your work. You will be contributing to one of the most respected EU affairs media in Europe.

How To Apply

Please mention in the subject line “Energy, Environment & Transport Reporter”, attach your CV and a short cover letter and email to [e-mail]

Background

Euractiv is an independent pan-European media network specialising in EU policies. Our primary goal is to foster policy debates among EU stakeholders, including governments, businesses, and civil society groups. We provide comprehensive coverage of policy processes leading up to decisions, neutrally presenting the issues without taking sides.

Euractiv is part of Mediahuis, a publishing company with assets in Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, Luxembourg and Germany. Mediahuis publishes across a wide range of formats – from newspapers and magazines to television, radio and online media.

Equality and diversity

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity within the organisation and Equal Opportunities in recruitment. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment. All hiring decisions are made entirely on merit. We encourage everyone to apply, even if you do not fit all the criteria.