The European Correspondent is looking for:
Defence editor (eight days/month)
About the role
As defence editor, you'll shape and oversee our coverage of European defence, security, and geopolitics at a time when these issues are central to the continent's future. You'll be part of a Europe-wide editorial team and help shape how we tell Europe's stories that matter.
What you'll be doing
Set and refine our editorial line on defence and geopolitical affairs.
Commission and collaborate on stories with correspondents across Europe.
Write two original articles per month, based on reporting, interviews, analysis, or opinion, answering the questions Europeans have about defence and geopolitical topics.
Collaborate with the editor-in-chief to plan medium- and long-term coverage of defence topics
Track developments in EU/NATO defence policy, national debates, and key geopolitical shifts
What we're looking for
Strong understanding of European security and defence, including knowledge about military and intelligence topics, and how it's evolving.
Editorial experience: you've worked with writers and know how to bring out the best in a story.
You think audience-first and want to answer the questions readers have about Europe and the world.
You're naturally curious about what connects and divides people across Europe.
You have excellent English skills; additional European languages are a plus.
You have a collaborative mindset – we're building something together.
You take ownership of your work and thrive when given responsibility – we're looking for people who want to help shape our journalism and organisation.
You're a registered freelancer in an EU member state.
What we offer
Payment range: €960-€1440, depending on where you live
Flexible, remote-first work culture based on trust and outcomes.
A say in shaping an independent media start-up from the ground up.
As we're fast-growing, much dev
Access to a growing European network of journalists and content creators
A mission-driven team that values openness and experimentation
Location: if you're in Brussels, join us in our office – or work fully remotely from elsewhere
Starting date: 1 August 2025
Does this sound interesting to you? We would love to hear from you. Also, don’t hesitate to ask us if you have any questions.
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