Editorial coordinator – Folia, Amsterdam / Villamedia
Folia is the independent journalistic medium for, about and by) students, lecturers and employees of the University of Amsterdam (UvA). We are looking for an editorial coordinator (0.8 FTE) with a movement starting December 1, 2022.
What are you going to do?
As an editorial coordinator you work four days a week. You assign assignments, keep editors to their deadlines, write and edit texts, design images, and are responsible for final editing of videos. In short: you ensure current reporting on Folia.nl and on the various social media. You will also supervise student editors and interns.
Who are we looking for?
You are curious, tenacious, full of ideas, constructive, stress resistant and critical. You are also socially skilled. We are not looking for someone who always explains why something is not possible.
In addition:
– Have you completed an academic education?
– Do you have an eye for news?
– Do you know what students and employees of a university find important?
– You have an excellent command of the Dutch language and you can also express yourself well in English.
– Does a CMS have no secrets for you.
– Do you have experience with Photoshop and Mailchimp?
Experience in editing videos is a plus.
– Do you have extensive experience with social media?
– Do you enjoy guiding trainees and young journalists in the first steps in their career?
Where will you work?
Folia has been the medium for the University of Amsterdam for 74 years. Since 1948, it has published high-profile interviews, opinion articles, news items and reports on recent scientific discoveries, informative students and developments in higher education.
Both experienced and young, novice journalists work in the editorial office. The magazine is therefore also a training institute: we always have room for student editors and trainees.
What do we offer?
A temporary contract of one year, with a probationary period of one month. In the event of a positive assessment of the functioning of an employment contract for an indefinite period of time. The salary, depending on the relevant calculation at the start of employment, is 2,960 euros and 4,670 euros gross per month (scale 10 Collective Labor Agreement Dutch Universities) based on full working time (1 FTE). Folia offers good fringe benefits, including an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% and a general holiday scheme.
To ask?
Do not hesitate and contact Dirk Wolthekker, editor-in-chief ai. You can reach him via [email protected] or 06-55134393.
Are you the person we are looking for?
Mail a short motivation letter and CV to Dirk Wolthekker ([email protected]) before Wednesday 12 October.
Acquisition to this vacancy is not appreciated.
Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday, October 18. The next second round will take place on Monday 24 October.