Freelance misdaadjournalist Antwerpen - Het Laatste Nieuws at Dmg Media

Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Media, Journalism, PublishingIndustries

Requirements

Woont in Antwerpen en loopt er dagelijks rond, voelt zich er helemaal thuis
Heeft een passie voor nieuws en buitengewone interesse voor politie en justitie
Is een echte nieuwsjager die actief op zoek gaat naar de strafste verhalen
Heeft een vlotte pen die de lezer meteen meetrekt in het verhaal
Is enorm flexibel qua werkuren, inclusief weekend-, avond- en af en toe nachtwerk/stand-by
Is stressbestendig en kan tegen een deadline werken
Is een teamplayer die samen met collega-journalisten en -fotografen op een verhaal kan storten
Haalt energie uit samenwerking met een sterk team
Beschikt over een rijbewijs B en een eigen wagen

Responsibilities

Covert al het nieuws waarbij politie, brandweer en justitie betrokken zijn (grote branden, zware accidenten, moorden, granaataanslagen)
Onderhoudt goed contact met lokale politie van Antwerpen, het gerecht, advocaten en parketwoordvoerders
Brengt als eerste het nieuws op hln.be
Diept het verhaal achter de feiten uit, met respect voor slachtoffers en nabestaanden
Brengt als eerste verslag uit van kleine en grote rampen, met snelheid als key
Werkt thuis maar onderhoudt contact met stadsjournalisten en redactie van News City op het Mediaplein
Levert dagelijks nieuwsberichten voor website en papieren krant
Bouwt een netwerk op voor snellere nieuwsstroom
Beheert regionale Facebookpagina's van Het Laatste Nieuws en deelt sterke verhalen op het juiste moment

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Crime JournalismNews ReportingPolice NetworkingJustice ContactsInvestigative ReportingSocial Media ManagementFacebookDutch WritingDeadline ManagementField ReportingNetworking

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or do I need to be in the office?

You work from home but maintain contact with a strong team of city journalists and the News City editorial team at the Mediaplein. You must live in Antwerp and be out and about there daily.

What are the key skills and qualities needed for this freelance crime journalist role?

Key requirements include a passion for news especially police and justice, a fluent writing style that engages readers, flexibility in work hours including evenings and weekends, stress resistance under deadlines, and being a team player. You also need a B driving license and your own car.

What is the company culture like at DPG Media?

DPG Media offers a fun work atmosphere with teamwork, creative problem-solving, inspiring chats, inviting office spaces, legendary staff parties, and a focus on work-life balance through well-being and flexible work policies.

What makes a strong candidate for this crime journalist position?

A strong candidate lives in Antwerp, has a passion for crime news, builds networks with police and justice contacts, delivers fast and respectful reporting, manages social media, and thrives in a flexible team environment.

What are the work hours like for this role?

The role requires enormous flexibility with weekend and evening work, occasional night standby, and the ability to work under stress against deadlines.

Dmg Media

Delivers information, analysis, and entertainment

About Dmg Media

DMGT operates a variety of businesses that provide information, analysis, and entertainment to both individuals and companies. It focuses on three main areas: consumer media, property information, and events & exhibitions. The company generates revenue through subscriptions, advertising, and fees from events, aiming to deliver high-quality content and services. DMGT stands out from its competitors by maintaining strong market positions in its sectors and following a long-term investment strategy that promotes stability and growth. The goal of DMGT is to continue serving a diverse clientele, from consumers looking for news and entertainment to businesses needing detailed property insights and industry events.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Consulting, Real Estate, EntertainmentIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Risks

AI-driven platforms like Prorata may disrupt traditional media revenue models.

Focus on video content may not align with current audience preferences.

Resource allocation to podcasts could be risky if market growth doesn't meet expectations.

Differentiation

DMG Media's investment in AI start-up Prorata shows innovation in content monetization.

The launch of Mail Plus aligns with industry trends towards subscription-based revenue models.

Partnership with Diversity Standards Collective enhances brand reputation through commitment to inclusion.

Upsides

Appointment of Tony Manfred as global head of video boosts engagement and audience growth.

Investment in AI start-up Prorata could increase revenue through innovative content monetization.

Mail Plus launch represents a strategic shift towards profitable subscription-based models.

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