Breaking News Editor
Job Description:
• Monitor and cover global breaking news stories in real time
• Work alongside other editors in a Seattle-based newsroom
• Participate in afternoon and evening shifts, along with one weekend shift
Requirements:
• Excels at real-time news judgment in a high-pressure environment
• Can quickly write accurate and concise news copy that follows AP style
• Is able to write transparently, explaining what we know and don’t know
• Has a knack for finding and making sense of news events from social media
• Has experience using tools and techniques for verifying information
• Thrives in breaking news situations and can cope with strong online content
• Is familiar with global geography and the current state of geopolitics
• Can understand more than one language (preferred but not required)
• Can communicate effectively (and share cool ideas) with product teams
• Is a self-starter who works well with others in a startup environment
• Will be available to work a flexible schedule in terms of days and hours
Benefits:
• Full Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401K
• Stock Options
• Work Retreats
• Lots of dog pics
• Monitor and cover global breaking news stories in real time
• Work alongside other editors in a Seattle-based newsroom
• Participate in afternoon and evening shifts, along with one weekend shift
Requirements:
• Excels at real-time news judgment in a high-pressure environment
• Can quickly write accurate and concise news copy that follows AP style
• Is able to write transparently, explaining what we know and don’t know
• Has a knack for finding and making sense of news events from social media
• Has experience using tools and techniques for verifying information
• Thrives in breaking news situations and can cope with strong online content
• Is familiar with global geography and the current state of geopolitics
• Can understand more than one language (preferred but not required)
• Can communicate effectively (and share cool ideas) with product teams
• Is a self-starter who works well with others in a startup environment
• Will be available to work a flexible schedule in terms of days and hours
Benefits:
• Full Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401K
• Stock Options
• Work Retreats
• Lots of dog pics