Bilingual News Journalist - Berlin Office

Euro News; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a leading international news organization as a Bilingual Journalist, where you will craft compelling stories across TV and digital platforms. You will ensure the accuracy and quality of news delivered in multiple languages, engaging audiences with your fast-paced writing and on-air presence. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to live coverage and collaborating with diverse teams. If you are passionate about journalism and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifikationen

• 4-5 years of higher education qualification in journalism or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of professional experience as a multimedia journalist.

Aufgaben

• Produce and publish web content aligned with Euronews' values.
• Monitor audience data to assess content impact.
• Drive user engagement on social media platforms.

Kenntnisse

Multimedia Journalism

Video Editing (Adobe Premiere)

Social Media Engagement

Content Localization

Fluent English (C1)

Local Language Proficiency (C2)

Fast and Precise Writing

Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills

Ausbildung

Higher Education in Journalism

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description for Bilingual Journalist at Euronews

Euronews is Europe's leading international news media organization, operating TV channels and digital platforms in 14 languages: Arabic, English, French, Polish, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, and Russian. Additionally, Euronews content is available in 7 more languages through its franchises: Serbian, Georgian, Albanian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Montenegrin, and Bosnian.

Euronews TV reaches over 495 million households across more than 160 countries via cable, digital satellite, and terrestrial platforms. 82% of European homes access Euronews TV. Content is also distributed online through websites, mobile apps, smart TVs, and social media.

Join Euronews and contribute to delivering independent, multilingual news to millions worldwide, shaping how Europe and the world stay informed.

Job Summary

Within the Euronews language teams, the Bilingual Journalists cover targeted stories on diverse themes driven by the news. They possess significant online experience and are capable of working across TV and digital platforms, adhering to Euronews' editorial standards and producing high-quality packages. They are fully responsible for the accuracy and quality of the news delivered. They may also contribute to live coverage in their language or as experts on other services, whether TV or digital. They handle the complete production of articles and web content targeted for publication across all digital channels. During shifts, they report to the Editor of the Day of the respective language service – Head of Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and publish web content (video, text, photos, infographics, etc.) aligned with Euronews' positioning and values.
• Monitor the impact of published content using audience data.
• Share content with other language services.
• Drive user engagement on social media.
• Go on air live (audio and video) during live events.
• Ensure localization of all Euronews content into their language, including translation, writing titles, selecting keywords and hashtags, and adding local information.

Your Profile

• Higher education qualification: 4-5 years in journalism or equivalent.
• Professional experience: At least 2 years as a multimedia journalist in a news media outlet.
• Language skills: Excellent command and professional practice of the local language (C2 level), fluent English (minimum C1), knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
• Extensive general knowledge to cover diverse stories.
• Proficient in writing news products with proper structure and tone.
• Fast and precise writing skills.
• On-air presence, especially during live coverage.
• Strong digital culture and technological fluency.
• Mastery of video editing, especially Adobe Premiere.
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage stress in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of Euronews' objectives and operations.
• Adaptability and flexibility to unforeseen challenges.
• Fairness, respect, and motivation in leading and managing teams.

Further Information

Location: Berlin

Start date: July/August 2025

If you meet these criteria and are interested in the position, please apply online with a CV and motivation letter.

This is an equal employment opportunity. Applications will be handled with utmost confidentiality and will be strictly reserved for this specific recruitment.