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Euractiv is an independent pan-European media network specialising in EU policies. We spark and nourish policy debates among stakeholders, including government, business, and civil society. We cover policy processes upstream of decisions, summarising the issues without taking sides.
The Euractiv Network provides free localised EU policy news in 13 languages. Together with our media partners, we reach over 1.7 million users across Europe and beyond, every month. With 2,5 million page views and over 1 million unique readers per month, Euractiv is a leader among online media specialised in EU policy. We address 80% of our readers in their own language.
Euractiv has an original business model, based on five elements (corporate sponsoring, Euractor membership, advertising, EU projects, and content syndication). It is well funded and the content usage is free.
To strengthen our editorial team in Brussels, we are currently recruiting a: Health Correspondent for Hungary
Euractiv EU Health Correspondents
- Part-time freelance position (freelance status required).
- Country-specific knowledge required - Hungary.
Main tasks and responsibilities will include
- Provide one analytical article/interview per week in English
- Collaborate with other journalists on cross-border health articles
- Monitor EU health related issues on a national level (Hungary)
- Be located in the country concerned
Job requirements / profile
- Strong understanding of EU health policy making process and stakeholder dynamics (corporations, institutions, think tanks, foundations and NGOs)
- Deep knowledge of EU pharma legislation and relevant matters
- Good network of local/national health policy-related stakeholders
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Having already a freelance status is a plus.
Contact:
Please mention in the subject line: Hungarian Health Correspondent - First and last name, attach your CV and a short cover letter and email to: selection@euractiv.com
Candidates should be available as soon as possible.
Applications are welcome immediately!
Equality and diversity
We are committed both to promoting equality and diversity within the organisation and to 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, and 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.
