Online Editor-in-Chief (full-time/freelance)

To strengthen the online team of our Science editorial department, we are looking for a

Online Editor-in-Chief (full-time/freelance) 

The online editorial team at Wetenschap creates accessible science videos for our Instagram account, which has over 50,000 followers, and for a successful TikTok channel. On YouTube, the editorial team produces longer-form content. The latest science news, background stories, and the stories behind the science—it all appears on our channels. The editorial team also posts videos to accompany the broadcasts of the full-length program Focus, as well as our radio and podcast episodes.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Take the lead in further developing all of NTR Science’s online channels, particularly on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram;
• Final editing of the online productions;
• Brainstorming with the editorial team on how to adapt videos for different platforms;
• Managing a team of 4 employees;
• Coordinate the output of the online editors;
• You will help create engaging, up-to-date science stories for our YouTube channel and for NPO Start.

This is you:

• An experienced, journalism-driven leader who can inspire and guide our team.
• An expert in online strategies who knows what works and what doesn't and keeps a close eye on industry trends;
• Able to translate complex information into engaging content;
• Full of original ideas, analytically strong, and well-informed about current events;
• Inspiring and persuasive; you’re good at explaining why certain decisions are made;
• You have a flexible mindset, strong communication skills, and good social skills, which allow you to lead the team with ease;
• Being available to work at the editorial office at the Media Park in Hilversum on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays is a plus. Working from home is possible on an occasional basis, subject to agreement.

Here's what we offer:

A one-year contract (full-time or freelance), with the possibility of renewal. Depending on knowledge and experience, this position is compensated within salary grade H (€3,651.03 – €5,742.43) of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for broadcasting staff.

You can also expect to join a motivated and creative team made up of ambitious and enthusiastic science journalism professionals.

We value ambition and are happy to support your professional growth. Do you want to advance in your career, try something different, or learn something new? NTR offers plenty of opportunities for this within the company, but thanks to our training budgets and your personal career budget (€1,000 every 5 years), we believe that professional development should extend beyond the workplace as well.

NTR offers a 6% December bonus, 8% vacation pay, a travel allowance, over 5 weeks of vacation per year, annual salary increases, a group pension plan, and a monthly contribution toward your health insurance.

Climate-conscious working is a top priority at NTR. Together with colleagues from other public broadcasters, we participate in the ALBERT sustainability program, which helps us create the conditions needed to strive for a minimal carbon footprint in everything we produce.

Finally, NTR strives to foster an inclusive organizational culture that reflects the diversity of our society. An environment where everyone feels at home and connected contributes to job satisfaction and provides ample room for inspiration and creativity. We believe in the unique value of every individual, which is why our job openings are open to everyone.

Questions?

For more information about this position, please contact the science editorial team at wetenschap@ntr.nl or call online editor Jett Ruigrok at 0621124292.

Interested? Then leave a comment!

Are you enthusiastic and do you see yourself in the profile above? If so, please apply by September 18 at the latest by clicking the application button below and submitting your cover letter and resume.

Have you applied for the job?

We hope to find our new colleague soon, so the first interviews may take place even before the job posting is closed. In any case, you’ll hear from us shortly regarding the next steps in the application process!