Ready to help shape the next chapter of European journalism in an independent newsroom? This is your opportunity to join us.

For over a decade, Contexte has provided in-depth journalism on EU policymaking to an audience deeply engaged in politics and policies in France. Now, we’re taking the next step: expanding our expertise to a European audience with the launch of our first English-language product focused on EU energy policies.

To support this move, we are looking for a Translation Editor (French to English) to adapt our French-language coverage to our English-speaking readers. You will be part of our European newsroom.

The role requires exceptional editorial skills, fluency in both languages, and the ability to adapt—not just translate—journalistic content to resonate with the target audience.

What You Will Do :

• Adapt content: Edit and adapt in depth, detailed, journalistic content to ensure it resonates with our target audience.

• Collaborate with our editorial team to maintain accuracy and clarity of the content.

• Ensure editorial excellence: Uphold Contexte’s rigorous journalistic standards, ensuring all adaptations are polished, precise, and compelling.

• Contribute to the launch: Help shape the editorial tone and processes of this new English-language product.

• Adapt copy after hours: Be available to work from approximately 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. (CET), aligning with our publishing needs.

We’re looking for someone who :

• Is an experienced editor: You have a solid editing skills and a keen eye for detail.

• Is detail oriented and precise: You bring a high level of professionalism and precision to your work, ensuring consistency and quality across all content.

• Is bilingual: You are perfectly fluent in both French and English, with the ability to deeply understand content in one language and adapt it to the other in a journalistic manner.

• Is open to change : You thrive in a dynamic environment, ready to help shape a new editorial product.

• Is curious about energy policy: While prior expertise in EU energy policy is not required, you should be enthusiastic about the topic and eager to develop your understanding of it.

• Is a collaborative team player: You enjoy working with others to create outstanding content and are ready to contribute to a growing European newsroom.

Why join us

Be part of a pioneering team shaping our first European edition in English.

Work in a collaborative newsroom committed to producing insightful, high-quality journalism.

Contribute to an independent media outlet ready to make its mark across Europe.

You believe that one is stronger working together than alone, fostering collaboration across our team to deliver the best coverage of EU energy policy for diverse audiences.

Send us your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.

Note on the Role

This position will initially be offered as a part-time role, as we focus on building and refining this first vertical on EU energy policy. With the launch of our next vertical, planned for six months later, the role could evolve into a full-time position.

• 1st interview: Discussion with the Managing Editor (Energy) and the News Editor. You will receive a practical case to prepare before the interview.

• 2nd interview: Discussion with journalists from the editorial team.

• 3rd interview: Discussion with the Editor-in-chief (Brussels) and Managing Editor (Global).