Editor-in-Chief, Federal Consumer Bulletin – Volunteer Position

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Overall editorial oversight for the Federal Consumer Bulletin and its daily publication.

• Acting as the responsible individual under Section 18 (2) of the German State Media Treaty (MStV), with your name featured in the legal notice.

• Recruiting, leading, and nurturing a volunteer editorial team that includes section editors and contributing writers.

• Strategizing coverage across all ten sections while identifying lead stories and setting editorial priorities.

• Guaranteeing quality by utilizing verified and substantiated facts, avoiding unverified republication of third-party content, clearly distinguishing between news and opinion, and making timely corrections.

• Implementing and upholding mandatory editorial independence guidelines.

• Creating transparent policies for decision-making processes, managing conflicts of interest, and handling external information and tips.

• Promoting membership in press industry and professional organizations, along with a voluntary commitment to the German Press Council’s Press Code.

• Revising editorial principles, which include regulations for AI-assisted content and image rights.

• Making decisions regarding rights of reply, notices, and complaints; collaborating with the Executive Board in legally sensitive matters.

• Enhancing the newsletter and broadening its audience in partnership with the Head of Communications.

⛳️ Requirements

• Multiple years of journalistic experience acquired through internships, editorial roles, or freelance projects.

• Comprehensive understanding of press and media law, particularly concerning duties of care, personality rights, and rights of reply.

• Proven experience in leading or coordinating teams, including those that are distributed or remote.

• Meeting the legal criteria specified under Section 18 (2) of the German State Media Treaty (MStV): permanent residence in Germany, full legal capacity, unrestricted criminal liability under German law, and eligibility for public office.

• Independence: no financial connections to companies covered by the publication.

• A strong commitment to editorial independence and journalistic integrity, especially in interactions with the publisher.

• Proficiency in digital editorial systems and a willingness to embrace AI-assisted workflows.

• A formal degree is not a prerequisite; practical experience is prioritized.

🏝️ Benefits

• Permanent employment contract.

• 10 days of annual leave.

• Leadership role in a nationwide news publication with real opportunities to influence its direction.

• Notable responsibility, with your name included in the legal notice.

• Direct access to the Executive Board and all specialized departments of the association.

• Opportunities for professional networking with experts and executives from the legal, business, media, and public administration sectors.

• Issuance of a qualified employment certificate and, upon request, a letter of reference.

• Access to training programs, specialist conferences, and committee meetings.

• Flexible scheduling options.

• Primarily remote collaboration.

• Reimbursement of necessary expenses in accordance with the Travel and Expense Policy.