Senior Editor

As an advocacy organization, the Woonbond is committed to ensuring an adequate supply of good-quality, affordable housing, livable neighborhoods, and a strong position for housing seekers, tenants, and their organizations in both the social and commercial rental sectors. The Woonbond offers its members expertise and services such as legal assistance, mediation, advice, and information through magazines and other publications. The Woonbond also offers paid services such as educational programs, training courses, comprehensive consulting projects, and research studies.

What will you be doing?
As a senior editor (36 hours per week), you will share responsibility for the content and quality of the quarterly magazines *Huurpeil*, a trade journal for the rental sector, and *Huurwijzer*, a housing magazine for tenants. You will write and edit articles and ensure accurate facts, error-free language, and inspiring content in our magazines.

In addition, you will share responsibility for producing a number of books each year. You will coordinate the production processes, guide experts in creating content, and oversee planning, editing, final editing, visual materials, and other production tasks. Finally, you will contribute to the innovation of all our publications, both in print and digital formats.

The editorial staff of the Woonbond consists of an editor-in-chief and an editor, and we have our own graphic designer. We are responsible for publishing two quarterly magazines, several books, and other publications.

The Woonbond editorial team is working at a high pace. This involves editorial brainstorming sessions, research, interviews, and writing, writing, writing—and, of course, feedback and some much-needed relaxation after a deadline. The editorial team operates independently of the Woonbond’s communications department but does collaborate with it, including on content for www.woonbond.nl.

What will you be writing about?
As part of the Woonbond editorial team, you’ll be writing nonstop about pressing issues and everything that affects tenants and those looking for housing. The housing crisis is at its peak, and there’s no end in sight. We cover every aspect of it—always from the residents’ perspective. This means that policy, bureaucracy, research, politics, finance, and new developments are always translated into what they mean for tenants and those looking for housing. Of course, we also give residents a voice in these matters.

This is you
A journalist who knows how to get things done and isn’t afraid to take responsibility and initiative. You have a knack for finding great stories and are bursting with original ideas. You’re headstrong but open to criticism. You have experience as an editor and are independent and proactive, yet you also enjoy working as part of a team. You believe in the power of good journalism. You don’t have a nine-to-five mentality and are eager to learn. You love diving deep into stories and can present complex information clearly and in a structured way. You are strict about deadlines and other commitments. Experience in media innovation is a plus. We prefer someone with knowledge of the rental sector and a commitment to residents.

The Woonbond is actively working to make the organization more diverse and inclusive. We believe it is important for our team to be as diverse as our target audience. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and with all identities to apply.

You also have:

• At least a college-level standard of work and thinking, and at least three years of work experience as a journalist;
• With a smooth, creative writing style, you’ll strike the right tone for different audiences.

Our offerings

• For a 36-hour workweek, the gross monthly salary ranges from €2,956 to €4,830 (pay scale 9 or 10, Social Work Collective Bargaining Agreement). Your starting salary will depend on your knowledge, skills, and experience.
• A one-year contract with the possibility of renewal or a permanent position.
• An individual flexible spending account of at least 18.8% of your salary and excellent benefits, including a personal career development fund of 1.5% of your monthly salary.
• Work in a flat, ambitious organization with a team of dedicated, hardworking, and loyal colleagues at our office in the heart of Amsterdam.
• Travel allowance and a good pension plan.

Apply now at
. Would you like to further develop your editorial skills and help address the housing crisis? Please email your cover letter and resume by April 29, 2022, toZeno Winkels, Executive Director, at vacature@woonbond.nl. The first round of interviews will take place on Tuesday, May 17.

Do you have any questions about the position? Please contact Agnes Verweij, Editor-in-Chief, at 020-551 77 34.

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