Journalist

As a journalist, you'll become part of a skilled and focused editorial team that produces content for our digital news platforms. Our newsroom is a dynamic place where we strive to surface fresh insights and keep our readers up to date on the latest developments.

Do you thrive in a fast-moving environment where teamwork helps us meet every challenge by producing engaging, insightful content? We take pride in high-quality journalism that is delivered quickly and stays ahead of the competition.

About the role

This position covers the full content creation process. Your core responsibilities will be researching, writing, and proofreading daily news articles and features for our titles. You'll also have the chance to interview thought leaders from the industry and to produce video interviews. The aim is to develop forward-looking content that our readers can't afford to miss. Over time, there will also be opportunities to attend international trade shows, exhibitions, and media trips.

Your work will appear on our leading industry platforms: The World of Food Ingredients, Food Ingredients First, Nutrition Insight, Packaging Insights, and Personal Care Insights. Your main focus will be Nutrition Insight.

As part of our editorial team, you will report to the Editor-in-Chief. This is an office-based role at our headquarters in Arnhem, with the option to work from home one day a week. To maintain a healthy work-life balance, we would prefer you to live in the Arnhem area.

About CNS Media

CNS Media is a leading provider of B2B industry news and analysis on product development in FMCG-related industries. Key topics of specialization include business news, ingredient and product launches, research & development, and regulatory analysis.

Your responsibilities

• Writing daily news stories

• Proofreading news stories from peer journalists

• Conducting interviews

• Direct contact with industry thought leaders, executives, and industry representatives

• Researching and writing in-depth reports and features

• Creating engaging content for our newsletters and mailings

• Uploading and organizing content via CMS

• Keeping up to date with industry insights and pitching ideas

Your skills/qualifications

• We are looking for a colleague with strong written English and verbal communication skills, a team player, and a positive can-do attitude.

• Native English language skills are essential, both written and spoken

• 3+ years of journalism experience

• Bachelor’s degree is a requirement

• Experience in a newsroom environment is an advantage

• Commitment to detail, accuracy, time management, and working with tight deadlines

What we offer

• Salary based on experience and educational level

• A full-time position in a newsroom environment

• Commitment to continuous learning and development

• A company culture that promotes work-life balance

• Modern office with an open desk structure

• A fully-equipped on-site gym for colleagues

• The pension plan includes a 50% employer contribution

• 25 vacation days (plus Dutch Bank holidays) + 2 additional bonus days off from the company.

Are you excited to take on this challenging position in an international environment? Then we would like to hear from you, and we encourage you to apply for this position today.

We are looking forward to getting to know you!