European Broadcasting Union is looking for a News Producer

You are passionate about global news and storytelling, ready to share public service journalism in a fast-paced international newsroom through the world’s largest news exchange.

ABOUT EUROVISION NEWS

Eurovision News is the leading distributor of high-quality news content and a trusted advocate for public service journalism. Through the Eurovision News Exchange (EVN) — the world’s largest and longest-running news exchange — we deliver over 140 live and edited news items daily from more than 70 EBU Members, sublicensees, and media partners in over 50 countries.

Built on principles of editorial integrity, solidarity, and collaboration, the News Department is at the heart of the EBU’s mission to serve its Members with reliable, impartial, and timely news coverage from around the world.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION

As News Producer, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the content shared via the Eurovision News Exchange. Working within an international team of journalists, you will:

• Exercise excellent news judgment and maintain a strong awareness of global and national stories through diverse sources.
• Edit and manage live and recorded video, audio, and text content for distribution to Members and partners.
• Ensure the delivery of accurate, relevant, and up-to-date news material to participants in the News Exchange.
• Collaborate with EBU Members and content partners to meet editorial needs and support the strategic goals of the News Department.
• Contribute to digital newsgathering and embrace emerging technologies in a 24-hour, fast-paced news environment.
• Occasionally support major events or special EBU news projects in the field.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years’ newsroom experience with proven journalistic and editorial expertise.
• Excellent writing and sub-editing skills, with a strong understanding of journalistic ethics and copyright principles.
• Proficient in broadcast news technology, video editing, and digital production workflows.
• Strong news judgment and the ability to react quickly and decisively to breaking stories.
• Familiarity with social media tools (especially X/Twitter) and digital storytelling techniques.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a diverse, multicultural team.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including occasional night shifts.

LANGUAGE

• Fluency in English is essential and a strong command of other key languages – e.g., French, German, Russian, Arabic – is desirable.

ONCE ON BOARD YOU WILL

• Be part of an outstanding, diverse, and inclusive multicultural team.
• Collaborate with accomplished professionals across broadcasting, digital media, and international communications.
• Contribute to projects that uphold the values of editorial excellence, innovation, and public service journalism.

ABOUT THE EBU

Discover more about the European Broadcasting Union and its work at www.ebu.ch.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

More information about the job and the application process can be found at: News Producer.

Please note:

• We will not accept applications after the closing date and will contact only candidates who match the requirements.
• The EBU is an equal opportunities employer committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels heard, safe, and valued through a culture free of discrimination.

We welcome applications from all communities.
ONLY APPLICATIONS VIA OUR RECRUITMENT PORTAL WILL BE CONSIDERED.

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