Energy Policy Reporter - Brussels
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About us
Contexte is an independent media outlet: employee-owned with a subscription-only model. Our mission is to provide policy professionals with the information they need to make decisions. Contexte establishes a new standard of quality information by delivering and curating the most factual, in-depth policy news and analysis.
This is why we:
Offer expertise to help our readers navigate complex environments.
Provide deep, nuanced and verified analysis to get as close as possible to the facts.
Maintain independence from external influences through economic and editorial autonomy.
The company has grown rapidly since its launch in 2013. Today, we are a team of 123, including 42 journalists in Paris and 23 in Brussels.
Our political news is delivered every morning to the inbox of 14,000 subscribers working in NGOs, private companies, public administrations, consultancies and law firms. We lift the hood on how governments exercise political power and how lobbyists develop their influence. Our products are designed to provide timely, actionable information, so professionals can stay ahead of developments and make informed decisions for their organisations.
Now we’re looking for a reporter to join our English-language vertical on energy policy, which launched in May 2025 – the first in an ambitious new line of products focused on EU professionals.
Join a collaborative European newsroom
As part of our pioneering English-language team, you’ll join a truly European newsroom with teamwork in its DNA. English and French-speaking journalists work together, collecting information and sharing insights, sources, and ideas to ensure comprehensive, high-quality coverage tailored to respective audiences – EU and French professionals.
The team includes an adaptation editor to adapt content across languages and a dedicated manager to provide guidance and support. Beyond your immediate colleagues, you’ll be part of a larger team, joining our established Brussels newsroom, where you’ll have the opportunity to work with over 20 reporters.
What you will do
Our mission is to understand the technical and structural factors influencing political decisions, and to reveal how power is wielded and public policies developed within the European Union.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in uncovering and delivering the critical insights our readers rely on:
Break news, secure scoops, and analyse leaks: You’ll develop trusted sources across numerous levels of power—from official routes to less visible networks—to gather exclusive information, leaked documents, and untold stories.
Deliver valuable insights: Keep readers informed with timely updates and in-depth analyses that cut through the noise, combining speed with substance.
Contribute to our daily briefing: Provide concise and accurate on-the-ground reporting and track key developments in EU energy policy.
Create impactful content: Write compelling articles and collaborate with our team to design striking infographics that convey complex topics clearly and effectively.
Engage in live discussions: Participate in Contexte Live sessions, our 45-minute video debriefs where you’ll discuss major issues alongside fellow journalists and expert guest speakers.
The position is based in Brussels, where you’ll report to the managing editor for energy.