Bundesverbraucherhilfe e.V. este o organizație germană independentă pentru protecția consumatorilor și apărarea drepturilor acestora. Se ocupă de probleme care influențează viața de zi cu zi a consumatorilor, inclusiv locuințe accesibile, drepturi în transporturi și finanțe, și oferă consiliere juridică. Organizația colaborează cu părțile interesate, păstrându-și independența față de guvern și influențele politice. Înființată în 2021, funcționează ca organizație non-profit axată pe impactul social.
Editor-in-Chief, Federal Consumer Bulletin (Volunteer)
Lead the volunteer editorial team behind Bundesverbraucherhilfe’s daily consumer news bulletin. Oversee journalistic standards, editorial independence, coverage, and team development.
Descriere
- Oversee the Federal Consumer Bulletin and its daily edition.
- Act as the legally responsible editor under Section 18(2) of the German State Media Treaty (MStV), with your name published in the legal notice.
- Build, lead, and develop a volunteer team of section editors and contributing writers.
- Plan coverage across ten sections and set lead stories and editorial priorities.
- Maintain journalistic quality through verified facts, no unverified republication of third-party reports, a clear separation of news and opinion, and timely corrections.
- Introduce and enforce binding guidelines for editorial independence.
- Set transparent rules for editorial decisions, conflicts of interest, and handling external information and tips.
- Support membership in press and professional associations and voluntary adherence to the German Press Council’s Press Code.
- Update editorial principles, including policies for AI-assisted content and image rights.
- Decide on rights of reply, notices, and complaints, coordinating with the Executive Board on legally sensitive cases.
- Develop the newsletter and extend its reach with the Head of Communications.
Cerințe
- Bring several years of journalistic experience from a traineeship, editorial role, or freelance work.
- Have solid knowledge of press and media law, especially duties of care, personality rights, and rights of reply.
- Have experience leading or coordinating teams, including distributed and remote teams.
- Meet MStV Section 18(2) statutory conditions: permanent residence in Germany, full legal capacity, unrestricted criminal liability under German law, and eligibility for public office.
- Have no financial ties to companies covered by the publication.
- Show clear commitment to editorial independence and journalistic diligence, including in dealings with the publisher.
- Be proficient with digital editorial systems and open to AI-assisted workflows.
- A formal degree is not required; practical experience is valued.
Beneficii
- Permanent employment contract.
- 10 days of annual leave.
- Lead a nationwide news publication with meaningful scope to shape its direction.
- Take on visible responsibility, with your name listed in the legal notice.
- Work directly with the Executive Board and the association’s specialist departments.
- Build professional connections with specialists and executives in law, business, media, and public administration.
- Receive a qualified employment certificate and, on request, a reference letter.
- Access training programs, specialist conferences, and committee meetings.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Collaborate predominantly remotely.
- Receive reimbursement for necessary expenses under the Travel and Expense Policy.