Junior Journalist
About the job
- A minimum HBO-level qualification in Journalism or a comparable field is required.
- Experience on a newsroom is required.
- Affinity with the maritime sector is required.
- Experience with WordPress or another content management system is required.
- A category B driver's license is required.
- Knowledge of social media is required.
- Willingness to work at least three days per week in the Rotterdam office is required.
- Write daily news articles for Schuttevaer.nl and Weekblad Schuttevaer.
- Follow maritime news and report it through Schuttevaer.nl and Weekblad Schuttevaer.
- Conduct reporting trips, interviews, and attend networking events.
- Contribute to events such as the Scheepsmotoren Event and the Smart Shipping Event.
- Video and social media skills are desirable.
- Ability to interpret financial annual reports is desirable.
- Familiarity with Excel or Canva is desirable.
- Being tech-savvy is desirable.
- Interest in data is desirable.
About the company
ProMedia Group publishes leading digital and printed industry news for automotive, mobility and transportation. Its products include daily news, interviews, reports, background information, research and opinions, in both online and print form, along with trade events and high-level conferences. Content is distributed through a strong editorial team via digital subscriptions, newsletters and social media, complemented by events and online advertising. The company leverages its broad network with industry leaders, trade organizations and governments to deliver its coverage. Differentiators include its active digital approach, high industry reach (up to 90% in many sectors), and a buy-and-build strategy that has led to acquiring multiple media outlets. The goal is to expand into additional European markets and grow its readership and influence by combining publications with events and advertising revenue.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Founded
2008
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 18, 2026 Reismedia added Dutch travel titles and 12 employees.
- The Railway Gazette deal transferred staff, preserving audiences and sales relationships.
- ProMedia’s 225-person scale supports cross-selling across aviation, rail, and HR brands.
What critics are saying
- Integration of multiple acquired editorial teams strains systems, culture, and cash through 2026.
- FlightGlobal, Railway Gazette, and Reismedia face direct competition from specialist digital rivals.
- If subscriptions weaken, ProMedia’s acquisition-led growth becomes an expensive roll-up, not a moat.
What makes ProMedia Group unique
- ProMedia now owns FlightGlobal, Railway Gazette, and Personnel Today after December 31, 2025.
- It combines print, digital, and events across rail, aviation, logistics, and HR.
- Arie van Dijk is building niche B2B media with digital-first international expansion.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options
- Remote Work Options