Editor-in-Chief

We are looking for an Editor-in-Chief to lead our English-language news source for internationals in the Netherlands.

If you are an experienced newsroom leader with sharp editorial instincts, strong digital expertise, and the ability to guide a team in a fast-paced, reader-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

As Editor-in-Chief, you will set editorial direction, ensure the highest quality standards, manage contributors, and produce engaging news and long-form journalism. You’ll work closely with journalists, freelance writers, and management to shape the publication’s voice, integrity, and future.

This is a hands-on role that includes writing daily news articles, while also guiding contributors and overseeing content across all platforms.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Lead the editorial strategy and oversee daily newsroom operations.
• Assign, edit, and publish news, features, and long-form content.
• Write high-quality articles, analyses, and explainers with strong news judgment.
• Manage, brief, and support a network of contributors and freelance writers.
• Conduct and give interviews; represent the publication at events, press briefings, and media appearances.
• Oversee content planning, editorial workflows, and the publishing calendar.
• Use AI-supported tools (for research, transcription, content suggestions, analytics insights, etc.) to enhance editorial efficiency while maintaining journalistic standards.
• Develop strong, compelling story angles relevant to internationals in the Netherlands.
• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and editorial excellence across all published work.
• Collaborate with commercial and social teams while safeguarding editorial independence.
• Analyse audience behaviour using GA4, Google Search Console, Google Discover, and other analytics tools to drive growth and engagement.
• Maintain strong SEO, GEO targeting, keyword research, and headline optimisation practices.
• Oversee the publication’s presence across social platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, etc.).
• Oversee coverage of major breaking news moments and other significant, time-sensitive developments.
• Write sponsored articles for clients and ensure they meet our quality and transparency standards.
• Work with management to identify new opportunities for editorial expansion, digital innovation, and workflow optimisation.