We’re opening a new chapter in European journalism. Be a part of it.

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.

What we’re looking for

• Top journalist with at least 3 years of experience as a reporter.

• Scoop-hunters driven to uncover exclusives and gather information that can’t be found anywhere else.

• Passionate storytellers with a sharp eye for looking behind the scenes: at how institutions really work, and how power is really exercised.

• Experts in navigating the “Brussels bubble”, with a deep understanding of EU institutions and policymaking.

• An understanding of energy and climate policy – or a proven track record in getting to grips with technical subjects, and finding the politics within them.

• Writers who can deliver sharp, insightful analyses tailored for EU professionals, offering them a better understanding of EU institutions.

• Attention to detail, and the ability to root around in it.

• Team players excited to help establish a new product in a competitive media landscape.

• Journalistic fluency in English (C2/native-level).

• As the language spoken by much of the newsroom, French is a plus, but it’s not a requirement. The ability to thrive in an international, collaborative environment is what really matters. Other European languages are also a bonus.

Why join us

Be part of a pioneering team revealing, explaining and unpicking EU energy policy.

Work in a collaborative newsroom committed to producing insightful, high-quality journalism, in a team that’s greater than the sum of its parts.

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

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

• 1. Interview with our HR Officer

• 2. Interview with two Managing Editors

• 3. Interview with our journalists in Brussels

• 4. Interview with our Brussels Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Director

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