Breaking News Writer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Monitor official sources, such as Hebrew-language media, wire services, and various news outlets, for real-time developments.

• Compose and disseminate clear, accurate breaking news updates for the JNS live ticker.

• Maintain a consistent flow of news updates throughout each shift.

• Significantly boost output during major breaking news occurrences.

• Utilize editorial judgment to decide what qualifies as breaking news and prioritize the stories accordingly.

• Verify information prior to publication and comply with JNS sourcing and attribution standards.

• Collaborate with the Shift Editor and Breaking News Desk Lead throughout each shift.

• Ensure smooth transitions during breaks and shift changes.

• Monitor social media and other emerging sources while adhering to verification protocols.

• Contribute to enhancements in workflow, monitoring practices, and overall newsroom efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• Prior experience in a newsroom or journalism, ideally focused on breaking news.

• Outstanding news judgment with a quick ability to identify relevant stories.

• Excellent skills in English writing and editing.

• Capability to work accurately under tight deadlines.

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Knowledge of Israeli current affairs and the regional news landscape.

• Proficiency in reading Hebrew is highly preferred.

• Comfort in collaborating within a remote newsroom environment using Slack and other digital tools.

• Ability to monitor official sources, including Hebrew-language media, wire services, and other news outlets.

• Capability to verify information and adhere to sourcing and attribution standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work opportunities within the US.

• A collaborative remote newsroom atmosphere.

• Continuous coverage from the breaking news desk around the clock.