Team Leader Crime Reporting (Six-Month Fixed-Term)

About the role

VG is looking for a team leader for its crime reporting unit on the news department for a six-month fixed-term assignment. You will strengthen the newspaper's crime coverage and help develop VG, working closely with the other news editors and taking strategic responsibility for the crime field. Only permanent employees of VG can apply.

Key responsibilities

• Take responsibility for VG's crime coverage and work closely with the other news editors
• Follow up your staff and give professional input, development and improvements in daily work
• Actively contribute to strengthening crime coverage and developing VG
• Lead the Krimpodden programme

Required profile

• A strong passion for crime journalism and good leadership qualities
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with high demands for accuracy
• Strong news instinct, good judgement, clear communication and good teamwork
• Experience with source work, law and crime reporting is an advantage

The position is a six-month day-time assignment, but evening and weekend work is expected when the news picture requires it. Candidates are considered continuously and the position may be filled before the application deadline.