Experienced Editor/Reporter Nieuwsuur

Are you a critical journalist with a sharp antenna for news? Can you conduct in-depth research and tell a story through both image and text? Do you know what is newsworthy, do you have original ideas, and do you enjoy working both at your desk and on the road? Then we are looking for you!

The NTR is the broadcaster behind acclaimed titles such as Het Klokhuis, Andere Tijden, Culture Bites, Nieuwsuur, and De Lesbische Liga. In the fields of culture, information, education, and science, we offer content for all target groups, with programs and platforms that inspire and lead to new insights and personal growth.

At Nieuwsuur you see penetrating stories that touch people and provoke thought. A well-informed beacon for our audience is what we want to be. Our reporters and editors dig deep to uncover facts: we investigate not only what is happening, but also how and why. From various perspectives, we cast a critical eye on current developments and new viewpoints. In this way, we share strong journalism with a wide audience.

For our Nieuwsuur editorial team, we are looking for an experienced

• Together with colleagues, brainstorm and produce topics for Nieuwsuur, for both TV and online;

• Research and develop topics into both strong current stories and background stories, as well as fast productions about the news of the day;

• Go on the road with a camera crew to independently create domestic and international reports and direct one camera during the process;

• Write texts for the broadcast and create articles for online;

• Edit your own topics, independently or together with an editor;

• Spar with colleagues about the journalistic and visual translation of stories and about graphic support;

• Approach key figures from current affairs, conduct preliminary interviews, and prepare interviews with studio guests;

• Prepare additional studio discussions that align with your topic;

• Produce various stories simultaneously while always continuing to search for the most important news and the best angle.

• You have extensive experience in a comparable journalistic role;

• You are journalistically strong in content and have a sharp eye for news;

• You are curious, critical, and persistent, and always want to know exactly how something works;

• You have a good journalistic network, know how to expand it further, and know where to find news and stories;

• You are strong in conducting research and know how to translate complex topics clearly and attractively to TV and online;

• You are visually oriented and know how to tell a journalistic story through imagery;

• You can work independently, but you are also a committed colleague and actively seek out collaboration and journalistic discussion;

• You can switch quickly between background journalism and the news of the day;

• You are flexible: you feel at home in a hectic environment where the schedule can constantly change, and you are someone who can be relied upon in the evenings and on weekends as well;

• You have experience with cross-talks or are willing to learn them;

• You can make independent journalistic choices both domestically and abroad;

• You are proficient in at least two modern languages;

• Preferably, you bring your own specialization, expertise, or network.

For questions about this vacancy, you can contact Gert Janssen, Head of Domestic Nieuwsuur, via gert.janssen@nieuwsuur.nl or 06-51885957. Unfortunately, applications sent by email cannot be processed.

Apply!

Do you know enough and do you recognize yourself in the profile above? Then respond as soon as possible, but no later than before November 13, 2026, with your motivation and CV via the application button. Interviews will follow shortly after the closing date. Please note that the vacancy may close earlier if there are many responses, and that in the event of a strong match, we may contact you earlier to schedule an introductory meeting.

At NTR, we believe that different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our work. We are building an organization where everyone feels welcome and seen and receives equal opportunities. Additionally, we believe it is important that the Nieuwsuur team is diversely composed and has an eye for different sides of the news. We explicitly invite candidates who contribute to our diversity to apply.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated