Editor Online (English)

That's why you choose the position of Online Editor (EN) at amsterdam&partners. This is how Steven Strijbosch sees it. He is Editor-in-Chief of the media channels for the international visitor target group (iamsterdam.com/en) and would like to see you as part of his editorial team. Here you will have all the freedom to be yourself and to share your creativity, decisiveness, knowledge and experiences.

About amsterdam&partners

Chances are that you already know amsterdam&partners from the motto I amsterdam. We want our capital to be known as a great place to live, work and visit. amsterdam&partners is there for residents, visitors and businesses. Informing people about cultural activities; ensuring the right balance between the prosperity of the visitor economy and the well-being of residents; and providing communication to position Amsterdam as an attractive region to develop your talents, establish your innovative business or to host your conference. These are 3 of the goals we are committed to at amsterdam&partners. The city of Amsterdam, and amsterdam&partners, are there for everyone.

About the job

Are you someone who loves discovering the lesser-known spots of the Amsterdam Metropolitan Region? Do you have experience with online media and strong writing and communication skills for creating content? Are you full of creativity and inspiration and ready for the next challenge? Then you might be the Online Editor (EN) we are looking for!

You are:

• Creative and solution-oriented: confident in performing diverse writing assignments
• Curious: you are aware of what is happening in the city and contribute new ideas during editorial meetings and brainstorming sessions
• Empathetic: you can empathize with visitors from all over the world; their cultural background, specific needs and reasons to visit the city
• Stress-resistant: you know how to keep large amounts of content organized and up-to-date

About you

It’s our differences that make us better at what we do as a team. We all have our own dreams, talents and backgrounds. We work hard, but there is always room for fun and connection; there are drinks, we play Xbox and make puzzles. We are curious about you: who you are, and what your capabilities are.  For this vacancy of Online Editor (EN), it is important that you bring the following:

• Relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree (e.g. Journalism, Media or Communication)
• Minimum of 3 years experience in creating online content and copy
• Native level English speaker and fluent in writing texts. Knowledge of the Dutch language is a plus
• Experience with a Content Management System (Wordpress, Prepr, etc.)
• Knowledge of Google Analytics, Monsido, Semrush (or willing to learn to use)
• Working in a hybrid work environment appeals to you

About the working conditions

Based on a 38-hour work week, as an Editor Online (EN), you can expect:

• A salary of approximately €2,650 (scale 13)
• You will start with a one-year contract
• A position for 38 hours per week and the freedom to largely schedule this time yourself
• The possibility to partially work from home
• 26 vacation days (for overtime, time off in lieu applies)
• Pension: A defined contribution scheme at BeFrank including disability insurance
• A contribution towards your gym membership or other wellbeing investments
• A travel allowance based on public transport rates from 10 to 60 kilometers
• €900 personal budget for your education plus access to 150 online trainings
• The I amsterdam Crew Card, granting you free or discounted access to almost all Amsterdam museums and attractions
• Laptop and phone with a business subscription
• Various drinks and lunches

You will have a lot of freedom to organise your own work, and working hours. For example, with us, you’ll be able to work from home during national holidays and take the time off later. Of course, we’d also like to see you at our office at De Ruijterkade. This is a 2-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station and boasts views over the IJ river. Another moment we like to share together is Development Thursday. Development is central on this last Thursday of the month: for you as a person, for our team and/or for the organisation. So what do we do? Things like a knowledge sessions, workshops, or improving happiness at work.

The English-language editorial team consists of 6 colleagues and tries to work from the office at least on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Are you interested? Respond directly to the vacancy of Online Editor (EN) via our application page. Would you like to know more first? Call Karin de Greef, Senior RPO Recruiter on 06 – 42 45 64 84 or email at: k.degreef@iamsterdam.com