Competition Reporter (Brussels)

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February 7 Brussels

Department

Newsroom

Summary

POLITICO Europe is looking for an experienced reporter to help drive our coverage of antitrust, state aid and industrial policy news at the EU and national level. The job covering the heart of the inner workings of Brussels involves the EU’s front-page showdowns with both governments and Big Tech firms. The position is a full-time role based in our Brussels office. The work will involve close coordination with other teams in Brussels, across Europe and in the U.S.

Responsibilities

The reporter will be competing in a space where deep sourcing is vital and breaking news is the primary goal. Building a network of trusted contacts, quizzing regulators and quickly analyzing court rulings are a routine part of the job. The ideal candidate will shift seamlessly from topic to topic, writing about competition across sectors from energy to financial services.
The role is part of a three-person team working on competition and industrial policy, so news about mega-mergers and Europe’s pursuit of industrial champions and subsidies push will also be front and center. Alongside breaking news, the reporter will jointly author a must-read newsletter.
The successful candidate will be able not only to write authoritatively about the high-level political priorities behind antitrust and subsidies, but also cater to a sophisticated audience of competition insiders for POLITICO Pro, our subscription news service.

Qualifications

  • Reporter with at least three years of professional experience, including at least some competition policy, business or financial reporting experience; 
  • Knowledge of European politics and policy; 
  • Strong English-language writing skills; 
  • Ability to work under pressure and on deadline; 
  • Knowledge of other European languages is a plus.

Offer

Our benefits package is built for you, and includes:  
  • Hybrid work: Whether you love company and enjoy collaborating with colleagues in person or want some time alone at home to get some deep work done. 
  • Work from abroad days: Fancy a workday from atop a mountain resort, or want to work from your parent’s dining room table around the holidays? POLITICO offers the opportunity to work from abroad for a limited period each year. 
  • Health and Wellness: Across the different cities where we have offices, we offer various initiatives that contribute to your well-being. 
  • Transportation: Say goodbye to traffic jams and hello to smooth commutes. POLITICO partially covers public transportation costs. 
  • Personal and Professional Growth: From dedicated trainings to regular career chats, with our Grow@POLITICO program, we put your professional development and growth first.

Additional information

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a CV and motivation letter in English outlining why you’re right for this role. 
Questions? Contact [email protected] with the subject line: "Competition Reporter (Brussels)". Please apply, however, via the online form.
Relocation assistance
Remote work allowed
Employment Type
Standard job
Commitment
Full-time permanent
Source URL https://jobs.mpleo.net/en/politico/00482

Email to apply

[email protected]

About POLITICO Europe

POLITICO is a global nonpartisan politics and policy news organization, launched in Europe in April 2015.

We’re based in Brussels, have offices in London, Paris and Berlin, and reach across Europe and beyond. Our quality journalism can be found on our website, our POLITICO Pro subscription policy news service, in daily morning newsletters such as Brussels Playbook and London Playbook, in our award-winning weekly print edition, and at our live events.

We’re growing and coming up with new products and services all the time, so we need the very best people to make that happen.

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