Breaking News Editor
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 71 - 96
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Breaking News Editor
About this role:
Factal is hiring an experienced journalist to join our Seattle-based newsroom and work alongside other editors to monitor and cover global breaking news stories in real time. Were looking for forward-thinking editors with experience in news and digital newsrooms. You are excited about the fast-paced world of breaking news calm in high-stress environments and familiar with covering different regions of the world. This position would be primarily afternoon and evening shifts along with one weekend shift. Remote candidates based on the U.S. West Coast are welcome. Priority will be given to applicants who apply before October 15th.
About Factal:
In a world of false information facts save lives. From wildfires and shootings to disease outbreaks Factal verifies and pinpoints global events in real time. Trusted by many of the worlds largest companies technology platforms and NGOs Factal helps keep people safe while expediting disaster relief and humanitarian aid to those who need it most.
The ideal candidate:
- 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 dont 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
Compensation: The base pay range for this role is $71400 - $96000. Total compensation is a mix of base salary bonus and stock options.
More reasons to work at Factal:
- Full Medical Vision and Dental Coverage
- Generous PTO and Parental Leave
- 401K
- Stock Options
- Work Retreats
- Lots of dog pics
Non-discrimination:
Factal pays competitively and we offer equal employment opportunities to all candidates. Factal does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor.
Key Skills
- Video Editing
- Fact check
- Content Management Systems
- AP Style
- Journalism
- Translation
- Adobe Premiere
- Final Cut Pro
- Channel Management
- Wordpress
- Word Processing
- Writing Skills
About Company
Part-time Breaking News Editor (Evening) About this role:Factal is hiring an experienced journalist for a three-month contract on our Seattle-based newsroom to monitor and cover global breaking news stories in real time. We’re looking for a forward-thinking editor with experience in d ... View more
