The European Correspondent is looking for:
Two EU correspondents (ten days/month each)
About the role
As EU correspondent, you’ll cover EU institutions, decisions and policies – and show how they impact citizens across Europe. 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
Report on EU policy and political developments from Brussels (or remotely).
Pitch and write original stories that break down complex decisions into engaging journalism.
Cover both high-level negotiations and under-reported EU initiatives.
Translate institutional language into stories that matter to readers’ everyday lives.
Collaborate with editors and correspondents to connect EU developments with national perspectives.
Write around 2-3 stories per week, from shorter updates to more complex analysis.
What we're looking for
You have a strong understanding of EU institutions and how they shape policy
You know how to explain complex political and legislative processes clearly
You've been reporting on politics, policy or European affairs before, and bring a network within Brussels institution that you can access.
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 a European Union country.
What we offer
Payment range: €1200-€1800, 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.
Significant potential to grow with the organisation as we expand fast.
Access to a growing European network of journalists and content creators
A mission-driven team that values openness and experimentation.
Location: Brussels (both our office and home office)
Starting date: 1 August 2025Does this sound interesting to you? We would love to hear from you. Also, don’t hesitate to ask us if you have any questions.
Diversity makes us stronger. We appreciate attitudes, cultures and sexual orientations that differ from our personal ones and encourage everyone to apply. Looking at problems from different perspectives helps us to get better every day.