Engagement Editor

Position description

Four years ago, we at Dutch investigative outlet Follow the Money started publishing articles on our English-language website ftm.eu. Since then, we’ve been publishing hard-hitting investigations every week. 

Now, we want to take ftm.eu to the next level – and we are looking for someone to help us grow our audience and increase the impact of our journalism. 

What you’ll be doing:

• You’ll help us grow our audience with creative ideas for social media platforms where we are already active, as well as beyond.
• You’ll be responsible for distributing the articles we publish on ftm.eu. You edit and send out our newsletters. You’ll make our stories stand out on various channels: LinkedIn, Instagram, and BlueSky.
• You’ll work closely with our editorial team in Amsterdam and Brussels. The working language within our international team is (mainly) English.
• Together with our Dutch social media and newsletter editors, you’ll be responsible for the distribution of our major international investigations. This includes drawing up a plan for distribution via social media, email, press releases, and push notifications. You’ll make sure that editors, photo editors, and others deliver their work on time.
• You’ll keep track of our social statistics and suggest improvements based on that data.
• You’ll be in charge of the homepage. In close collaboration with the editorial team, you’ll decide what stories to highlight and how to best present them to our audience.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate:

• Has a native-level command of the English language.
• Has experience in journalism and investigative journalism in particular.
• Is flexible and willing to work evenings and weekends occasionally.
• Possesses excellent communication skills, both in writing and with colleagues and other editors.
• Is self-driven and independent, and can strike the right balance between independent action and consultation.
• Is creative.
• Social media management experience is a plus.
• Can quickly identify and act on opportunities to expand to new platforms. 

What we offer:

• A competitive salary (€2800-€3500) and benefits.
• A place at the heart of the editorial team.
• The freedom to come up with your own initiatives – we want to hear your ideas, and are keen to develop new ways of bringing our content to our audience.
• The chance to help raise the quality and impact of our journalism.
• Access to our knowledge on publishing, analytics, and audience development.
• Nice colleagues!

Application instructions

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