nuOct 16, 2026, 16:43

Vacancy | NU.nl is looking for a social economy and healthcare reporter

NU.nl is hiring a reporter specializing in social economy and healthcare to produce original, investigative stories for its audience. The full-time position requires three years of experience and is based in Amsterdam-Duivendrecht.

The Dutch news outlet NU.nl is currently seeking a new reporter to cover social economy and healthcare, focusing on issues that impact everyday citizens. The selected candidate will report on topics such as healthcare costs, mental health waiting lists, and financial challenges like debts and benefits. The position emphasizes the creation of original news stories and deep-dive investigative journalism rather than just reporting on policy. Successful applicants are expected to build a strong network of sources and collaborate closely with the publication's economics, political, and central news teams.

Candidates are required to have at least three years of newsroom experience and a keen interest in economic and societal issues. The full-time role, based in Amsterdam-Duivendrecht, offers a salary range between 3,490 and 5,280 euros per month. Interested journalists have until October 31 to submit their applications, including a CV and a motivation letter, to the editorial team. The role provides significant autonomy and the opportunity to work at the Netherlands' largest news website.

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