Editor-in-Chief of Spoorloos

About the role

As the Executive Editor of Spoorloos, you are the creative and business driving force behind the program and are responsible for leading the editorial team.  

You will oversee the editorial direction and manage the ongoing development of the program and online content. Together with the reporters, editors, and the production team, you will ensure a smooth workflow. You will coach the team and serve as the link between the editorial department and the business side. In collaboration with the Production Manager, you will monitor the budget and ensure the professional and efficient execution of the program. In this role, you will report to the Human Interest Producer. 

What will you be doing? 

• You will lead the team and keep track of the work; 
• You will work closely with the Production Manager to stay within budget; 
• You will mentor and coach presenters and team members; 
• You ensure the effective deployment of the entire team; 
• If necessary, you will handle the recruitment and selection of new team members; 
• You have an innovative perspective and contribute to the development of new video and online concepts to reach a wide audience; 
• You’ll work closely with the Online, MarCom, and Audio teams, as well as other stakeholders, to build the Spoorloos brand and make an impact. 
• You warrant that the program complies with the guidelines of the Media Act.  

About you 

With your experience as an Executive Editor on human interest programs, you know how to turn complex research into compelling television. You have extensive experience in developing creative content concepts and in leading, guiding, coaching, and motivating a production team. You possess an academic level of work and thinking and are able to work both independently and as part of a team. 

You have strong organizational skills, can handle stress well, and are flexible. You view working outside regular office hours and/or on weekends as a natural part of this dynamic role. In addition, you have an unerring sense of the current social climate and know which issues make a difference.  

Experience with DNA research is a major plus, and you’d be open to working on other human-interest stories as well.

What we offer 

For this position, we are offering a 36-hour-per-week employment contract. The initial contract runs from November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2025, with the possibility of extension. 

In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Broadcasting Personnel, this position is classified in pay scale J. The salary depends on age and experience and ranges from €4,354.86 to €7,047.84 per month for a full-time position of 36 hours per week.  

Employee benefits include: 

• 8% vacation pay  
• 6% year-end bonus  
• a fixed mileage allowance or free commuting via public transportation using the NS Business Card with a Traject Vrij pass 
• the option to swap public holidays  
• more than 5 weeks of vacation, prorated based on length of service  
• a laptop  
• phone allowance  
• a generous pension plan  
• room to continue growing 

Information 

For more information about this job opening, please contact Jacomien Nijhof at:jacomien.nijhof@kro-ncrv.nl  

An assessment is part of this process. 

Apply 

Does the profile above sound like you? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your cover letter and resume by October 3 using the application form.