IT & Dev Specialist

February 16 Brussels
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Department

Information Technology

Summary

The IT & Dev Specialist for Euractiv is a hybrid technical and innovative role, responsible for both the hands-on development and maintenance of digital products (such as websites, plugins, and integrations) and the participation of innovation initiatives that drive the future of journalism, UX and productivity. This role sits at the intersection of technology, editorial and business. It ensures that Euractiv’s products are robust, user-friendly, and aligned with the evolving needs of modern journalism and the other Euractiv businesses. If web development isn’t new to you and you’re excited to sharpen your skills even further, combined with a strong curiosity for IT and emerging AI trends, then you’re the ideal candidate for us.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities:
Support services
  • Analysing and troubleshooting all IT related questions and issues, assisting in the current support services
  • Help end users for urgent matters in line with what possible and rights assigned
  • Monitoring and maintaining services, servers, databases, and possible other hardware and software
Product development
  • Front & back-end analysis, development and testing of our websites. Configuration and web development on WordPress are key.
  • Implement functional and user-friendly integrations: plugins, AI features, API’s and 3rd party services to optimize our websites
  • Support workflow efficiency of the newsroom by providing automated solutions, not only developing, but also enabling of existing solutions
  • Debugging and documenting code to fix errors and improve performance.
Innovation & transformation
  • Initiate POC’s and ideation of the product innovation tracks of Euractiv: eg. integration of AI functions, article enhancements
  • Propose and discuss new grounds for the future of journalistic platforms: eg. prepare for zero-click, GEO, alternative push strategies and integration of content feeds with Slack or Teams
Collaboration
  • Report to IT director and assist him with the product & innovation roadmap
  • Maintain good bridges between technical teams (internal, Mediahuis and external vendors), journalists and business stakeholders
  • Change management: create buy-in for digital transformation across the organization and provide support & training

Additional information

How to apply:  

Please mention in the subject line IT & Dev Specialist – First and last name, attach your CV and a short cover letter and email it to: [email protected]
Candidates should be available as soon as possible. 
Applications are welcome immediately! 



Background   
Euractiv is an independent pan-European media network specialising in EU policies. Our primary goal is to foster policy debates among EU stakeholders, including governments, businesses, and civil society groups. We provide comprehensive coverage of policy processes leading up to decisions, neutrally presenting the issues without taking sides.
Euractiv is part of Mediahuis, a publishing company with assets in Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, Luxembourg and Germany. Mediahuis publishes across a wide range of formats – from newspapers and magazines to television, radio and online media. 


Equality and diversity   
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity within the organisation and Equal Opportunities in recruitment. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment. All hiring decisions are made entirely on merit. We encourage everyone to apply, even if you do not fit all the criteria.  

Employment typeStandard job
CommitmentFull-time permanent

Email to apply

[email protected]
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Euractiv

Website

https://www.euractiv.com/

Imprint

Euractiv is an independent pan-European media network specialising in EU policies. Our primary goal is to foster policy debates among EU stakeholders, including governments, businesses, and civil society groups. We provide comprehensive coverage of policy processes leading up to decisions, neutrally presenting the issues without taking sides.

Euractiv is part of Mediahuis, a publishing company with assets in Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, Luxembourg and Germany. Mediahuis publishes across a wide range of formats – from newspapers and magazines to television, radio and online media.

Equality and diversity 

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity within the organisation and Equal Opportunities in recruitment. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment. All hiring decisions are made entirely on merit. We encourage everyone to apply, even if you do not fit all the criteria