POLITICO Germany is looking for a Senior Reporter for our new German-language PRO-Newsletter Tech. We are looking for versatile and well-connected journalists and team players who are eager to help build a new newsletter. We believe in the future of journalism as a business model and invest in forward-looking technologies. Our five essentials are the values that connect us and our compass in our commitment to freedom.
What you will move with us:
- You deliver analyses and scoops on tech for our daily Pro-Newsletter, which are also relevant for our other German-language and international platforms.
- You represent POLITICO on panels as well as in TV and podcast formats and appear there as an expert for tech.
- You follow current developments and ensure fast and precise reporting.
- You show initiative in developing longer stories.
- You work closely with colleagues, including from other departments.
What you bring with you:
- You have several years of editorial experience.
- You have profound knowledge in digital politics and maintain a broad network to decision-makers.
- Ideally, you have already gained experience in moderation.
- You are fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
- Ideally, you are proficient in other European languages.
What we offer:
- Diverse health offers and support for all life situations: from sports courses (Wellhub), yoga and meditation to preventive check-ups and coaching with renowned partners (PME Familienservice).
- Exceptional campus in the heart of Berlin with modern office spaces and collaboration opportunities, Berlin's coolest rooftop terrace, and excellent infrastructure nearby (even more restaurants, medical center, post office, shops, etc.).
- A variety of seminar and workshop offers, language courses, conferences and lectures by in-house experts, as well as networking events within the Axel Springer Group.
- Our free food offer: in addition to a breakfast snack, a free lunch in our Kiez restaurant.
- Collaboration thrives on direct exchange – we rely on 80% office presence and 20% mobile work.
- We offer you an unlimited position, full-time or part-time, starting as soon as possible.
PREMIUM-GRUPPE - a new journalistic alliance of POLITICO Germany, WELT, and BUSINESS INSIDER Germany. In times of political uncertainty and global upheavals, the PREMIUM-GRUPPE delivers independent and contextualizing journalism, orientation, analysis, and strong opinions. Together, its three brands comprehensively and high-quality cover politics, business, and societal topics — closely integrated and across all channels. PREMIUM-GRUPPE GmbH is a company of Axel Springer Deutschland GmbH.
Questions and answers about the application process
The most frequent questions and answers can be found in our FAQs: career.axelspringer.com/de/faq
To facilitate readability, we limit ourselves to masculine designations in the text. Nevertheless, diversity is an essential part of our corporate culture! We welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, worldview, disability, age, and sexual orientation and identity.
Information on disability representation at Axel Springer can be found here: career.axelspringer.com/de/ksbv
Contact person for this position (reference number REF2600K) is: Julia Lange #LI-JL1
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