News Writer and Editor

This is a Full Time Job

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Copyedit all descriptions & scripts under tight deadline pressure
• Check graphics and videos to ensure they match scripts
• Communicate critical story information with producers and managers
• Think outside the box to tell a story
• Understand the importance of utilizing and writing to video
• Operate as a team player
• Conduct thorough research on top stories

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience.
• Strong and accurate writing, research, and editorial skills
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• Thorough knowledge of current events, U.S. politics, geopolitics, foreign policy, and history
• Strong news judgment
• Ability to manage breaking news and respond quickly as stories develop
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced news environment
• Copyedit all descriptions & scripts under tight deadline pressure
• Check graphics and videos to ensure they match scripts
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as the news cycle demands

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