Freelance Regional Reporter Achterhoek

Do you feel connected to the Achterhoek and particularly to the Oost Gelre, Aalten, and Winterswijk area? Do you want to be our eyes and ears in the Achterhoek and bring to light stories that otherwise wouldn't be told? Omroep Gelderland is looking for a freelance reporter (Mojo or Camjo) who ensures that what is happening locally becomes visible throughout Gelderland. Does this sound cool to you? Then we would love to get in touch.

You will create stories that matter. You will follow politics in your municipalities, build your own network, and search for your own stories. You will become part of a team consisting of a total of three regional reporters and one desk editor in the Achterhoek. You will ensure a continuous flow of news on all our platforms. The fun part about this role is that you can take an enormous amount of initiative to create your own stories and build a network in your own region. You can work much of the time from the region while using the Omroep Gelderland stage to tell stories.

• You follow news and politics, from breaking to in-depth

• You actively seek depth and persist until the story is complete

• You take initiative and propose your own topics

• You work as a mojo/camjo and write, film, and edit your productions

• You collaborate with colleagues both within and outside Omroep Gelderland

• You safeguard journalistic sharpness, objectivity, and context

Who are you?

• You are a true news hunter

• You are a team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues and you can work well independently

• You have experience as a camjo or mojo and can work with editing software

• You are flexible and do not mind working in the evening or on the weekend;

• You possess a driver's license, and having your own car makes your life much easier.

• Responsible foresight : We proactively look for improvements and translate goals into concrete actions. We learn from new developments and maintain a long-term vision when making decisions.

• Energy in connection : We motivate and support each other. We celebrate and learn together, maintain a positive attitude, and show active involvement.

• Ownership with impact : We take our responsibility, hold each other accountable, and support each other. We actively contribute to team goals, show courage, and take initiative.

• Adventurous curiosity : We are open to new ideas, experiment, and learn. We embrace new challenges, and we seek and share inspiration.

• Always relevant : We prioritize what matters, focusing on topicality and urgency. We add value in every process, continue to actively learn and improve, and connect with the core.