Energy Reporter (Brussels)
Company: POLITICO

POLITICO is looking for a reporter to join our energy team in Brussels.

We’re seeking a reporter able to draw on their experience in covering energy policy to write agenda-setting stories and to break news on topics that move from core issues of pipelines, coal mines and oil fields to high politics, as countries weigh the costs of a rapid shift away from Russian energy. The beat also includes the impacts of climate change and the green transition.

The successful candidate should be able to develop a wide range of sources in the EU institutions, national capitals and in the industry to break news. They should have a talent for framing how policy plans hatched in the Brussels bubble affect the lives of people across the Continent, and break news on fast-moving international energy stories with authority.

This is a full-time role based in our Brussels newsroom. 

Role and Responsibilities

• The reporter will work in a team covering EU energy and climate policy for both POLITICO subscribers and a broader readership 
• The reporter will jointly author our daily newsletter Morning Energy and Climate, write news reports and deliver longer reads that appeal beyond a core audience
• They will be a public face of POLITICO at events and panels on topics related to energy policy.  

Qualifications

• We’re looking for a journalist with at least three years of newsroom experience, preferably covering energy, as well as languages beyond English and the drive and enthusiasm needed to cover this hugely competitive story with clear impact for POLITICO.

About POLITICO

POLITICO is a global news and information company at the intersection of politics and policy. It is the essential online, mobile and print destination for the most influential people in the world. With publications based in Washington, D.C., New York, London, and Brussels, POLITICO boasts an enormous roster of the most talented reporters and editors in the world.

Energized by an entrepreneurial and international spirit, employees at POLITICO share the values of courage, excellence, and respect. Our journalists are known for their scoops, critical analysis, and deep-dive articles, while our corporate and sales teams have built these into a thriving business.

Equal Opportunity

It is POLITICO's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations. 

Application Instructions

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send us a cover letter, CV and writing samples in English.

Questions? Please reach out to recruitment@politico.eu. Please apply, however, via our site, click Apply.

Location: Brussels
Employment level: Full-time
Type of role: Specialist

Updated: December 21, 2022
Job ID: 00294