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

• Overall editorial responsibility for the Federal Consumer Bulletin and its daily edition
• Serving as the responsible person under Section 18 (2) of the German State Media Treaty (MStV), with your name listed in the legal notice
• Building, leading, and developing a volunteer editorial team comprising section editors and contributing writers
• Planning coverage across all ten sections and determining lead stories and editorial priorities
• Ensuring quality through verified and substantiated facts, no unverified republication of third-party reports, a clear distinction between news and opinion, and prompt corrections
• Introducing and enforcing binding editorial independence guidelines
• Establishing transparent rules for decision-making, conflicts of interest, and handling external information and tips
• Supporting membership in press industry and professional associations and voluntary commitment to the German Press Council’s Press Code
• Updating editorial principles, including rules for AI-assisted content and image rights
• Deciding on rights of reply, notices, and complaints; coordinating with the Executive Board in legally sensitive cases
• Developing the newsletter and expanding its reach together with the Head of Communications

• Several years of journalistic experience, gained through a traineeship, editorial work, or freelance assignments
• Sound knowledge of press and media law, particularly duties of care, personality rights, and rights of reply
• Experience leading or coordinating teams, including distributed and remote teams
• Meeting the statutory requirements 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 to hold public office
• Independence: no financial ties to companies covered by the publication
• A clear commitment to editorial independence and journalistic diligence, including in dealings with the publisher
• Proficiency with digital editorial systems and openness to AI-assisted workflows
• A formal degree is not required; practical experience is what matters

• Permanent employment contract
• 10 days of annual leave
• Leadership of a nationwide news publication with genuine scope to shape its direction
• Visible responsibility, with your name listed in the legal notice
• Direct access to the Executive Board and all specialist departments of the association
• Professional networking with specialists and executives from the legal, business, media, and public administration sectors
• Qualified employment certificate and, upon request, a letter of reference
• Access to our training programs, specialist conferences, and committee meetings
• Flexible scheduling
• Predominantly remote collaboration
• Reimbursement of necessary expenses in accordance with the Travel and Expense Policy