Freelance regiojournalist Meetjesland (HLN) at Dmg Media

Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Media, JournalismIndustries

Requirements

  • Thuis in het Meetjesland, met nadruk op Lievegem, Evergem, Assenede en Zelzate
  • Rijbewijs B en eigen auto
  • Passie voor journalistiek en het 'journalistieke virus'
  • Nieuwsjager die actief op zoek gaat naar verhalen
  • Stressbestendig, met drive, deadlines en resultaatgerichtheid
  • Teamplayer die samenwerkt met collega-journalisten

Responsibilities

  • Op jacht gaan naar laatste nieuws in het Meetjesland als ogen en oren
  • Verslaggeving over lokale evenementen, sfeer, eten en zorgen van mensen in tekst, beeld en video
  • Dagelijks nieuwsberichten leveren voor HLN.be en Het Laatste Nieuws via telefonisch contact met redactie in Antwerpen
  • Netwerk opbouwen voor snellere nieuwsbronnen en duiding
  • Beheren van regionale Facebookpagina's van Het Laatste Nieuws en sterke verhalen delen
  • Optreden als community manager voor regionale socials in combinatie print en digitaal
  • Deel uitmaken van het 'Regiohuis'

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JournalismNews ReportingWritingSocial Media ManagementFacebookNetworkingPhotographyVideo ProductionCommunity ManagementStorytelling

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the compensation for this freelance journalist role?

You can expect a market-conform tarief for freelancers.

Is this position remote or does it require office work?

You work from home but maintain telephone contact with the editorial team in Antwerp and deliver daily news reports for HLN.be and Het Laatste Nieuws.

What skills and qualifications are required for this role?

You need to be familiar with the Meetjesland area (especially Lievegem, Evergem, Assenede, and Zelzate), hold a valid B driver's license, and own a car. A passion for journalism, news-hunting drive, stress resistance, and teamwork are essential; prior experience is not required.

What is the company culture like at DPG Media?

It's a dynamic environment with enthusiastic colleagues passionate about news, focused on digital acceleration, teamwork in the 'Regiohuis', and opportunities to learn through unique training while building the news media of tomorrow.

What makes a strong candidate for this freelance journalist position?

A strong candidate is deeply familiar with the Meetjesland region, has a driver's license and car for local reporting, possesses a genuine passion for journalism with a news-hunting instinct, handles stress and deadlines well, and thrives as a team player.

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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