We are looking for an experienced editor to join our award-winning team at Balkan Insight, BIRN’s flagship English-language publication, and help shape the future of independent journalism in the Balkans.

Balkan Insight is the leading English-language news and investigative website covering Southeast Europe, produced by the largest independent media network in the region.

The selected candidate will play a central role in managing editorial production and maintaining the highest possible journalistic standards.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

•     Managing editorial production workflow, overseeing duty editors and English-language editors.
•     Overseeing journalists’ day-to-day work, providing editorial guidance, feedback and support.
•     Commissioning, editing, writing and publishing news articles, analysis pieces and investigations and interviews.
•     Subediting material to ensure accuracy and consistency with editorial standards.
•     Ensuring high editorial quality by reviewing and approving text and visual materials prior to publication, including picture selection and verification.
•     Planning editorial coverage, including commissioning, setting deadlines and ensuring timely delivery.
•     Working closely with the social media team to produce content for digital platforms and enhance audience engagement.
•     Working closely with BIRN’s programmes and project teams to ensure editorial output are aligned with project goals and reporting requirements.
•     Ensuring that editorial output complies fully with editorial policies, BIRN’s strategy and project details in coordination with the Managing Editor and Regional Director.
•     Developing new ideas and topics.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

•     Maintaining appropriate contacts with BIRN country offices and/or personnel, to ensure the proper execution of the above-mentioned duties.
•     Working closely with other departments such to ensure alignment and integration of strategies with overall organisational goals.
•     Carrying out any other duties that may reasonably or exceptionally be required to ensure the smooth operation of Balkan’s Insight work, such as substituting for absent colleagues, etc.
•     Performing other duties as assigned.

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