Editor Bike Europe
We are looking for a driven Journalist for the editorial team of Bike Europe - the leading trade journal for the international e-bike and bicycle industry. Do you want to work for the largest B2B media company in the Netherlands and do you want to contribute to independent journalism? Then this is your chance!
About Bike Europe
Bike Europe is the leading trade journal for the international e-bike and bicycle industry bringing various markets in and outside Europe into perspective. A global network of correspondents provides unique insights in the different two-wheeler markets. With detailed analysis of the markets, we provide professionals the tools to find their way through the maze of trade barriers in a global industry, getting answers about rules and regulations, and understanding all the complexities of this cross-cultural, multi-lingual industry. Bike Europe covers the market with up-to-the-minute breaking news, in-depth reports, product information, and complete coverage of major industry events, both online and in print.
Challenges as a Journalist

• Take an active part in the transition to the ‘digital only’ strategy of www.bike-eu.com as well as on various social media platforms.
• Source, conceptualise, create and craft compelling relevant business content for our readers in English.
• Turn often complex corporate messages, as well as submissions of non-native English correspondents, into must-see and must-read content that is delivered across a mix of disciplines, including digital, print and video.
• Work closely with two immediate colleagues and show a high degree of responsibility and commitment.
• Contribute on a daily basis to Bike Europe publications on all levels.
Attend industry events, track the electric bike and bicycle industry and interview sources from a variety of perspectives.

What are you bringing with you?

• Native level English and basic level Dutch preferred. The publications are in English but the working language within VMN media is Dutch.
• A couple of years of (online) editorial experience
• Affinity/interest in financial and business journalism
• Living in Netherlands (preferable)
• Willing to travel
• Eagerness to learn and develop

Bike Europe Team
You will be reporting to the Editor in chief. Bike Europe has two editorial staff who work closely together with several internal departments, including sales colleagues.
What do we offer you?

• A challenging job with lots of opportunity for own initiatives
• Full-time employment (36 hours)
• A monthly salary between EUR 2,800 and EUR 3,900
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working method
• Spot on editorial team of the most important independent worldwide Bike platform
• Start as a news editor, grow as a journalist
• Chance to deep dive into the bike market and develop journalistic skills (interviews, data-stories, analysis, reports etc)
• Opportunity to build a relevant journalistic network
• International travel possibilities

Are you interested? Then apply immediately!
Do you have further questions? Do not hesitate to call or email first. Contact Joost Valkhoff, Bike Europe Editor in chief. Send a message joostvalkhoff@vmnmedia.nl or call +31610281699.
Want to know more about Bike Europe? Take a look at www.bike-eu.com.
About VMN media
Shining a light on important social themes, such as: how do we ensure that everyone can live well in the Netherlands, that good and affordable food is available for everyone, how do industries deal with digitalization and sustainability and how do we make the labor market more diverse? and more inclusive.
With 24 brands within VMN media, we provide news, background and data within various industries, such as construction, real estate, catering and supermarkets. 1.5 million professionals in the Netherlands use our content to make better decisions in their work and to advance their organization and industry. Because knowledge is the driving force behind progress.