Description
We're seeking a news journalist to join our editorial team at Storyful, a news organisation that works at the intersection of social media, news, and technology. You'll find compelling stories via social media, produce original reporting using cutting-edge verification and open-source intelligence techniques, and serve a diverse set of media clients.
Responsibilities include:
- Monitoring Storyful's news feeds for emerging stories and undertaking advanced searches using proprietary tools to discover original, eyewitness content
- Verifying images, posts, and videos from the social web
- Writing clean, concise, and accurate copy for publication on the Storyful Newswire and social platforms
- Contacting uploaders and sources involved in stories
- Working closely with newsroom clients and content creators
- Working to deadlines and targets
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
- Communicating clearly within the team and to clients and media partners
Requirements:
- Proven experience in open-source investigation/social media discovery and verification is an advantage
- A degree or qualification in journalism/communications, or one year of experience working as a journalist
- Self-starting journalist who is plugged into current events around the world
- Fluid, natural communicator who can write clean, simple copy for publication
- Understanding of social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, 4chan, etc.
- Excellent computer skills, including basic knowledge of spreadsheets and publishing within content management systems
- Foreign language skills are strongly favoured
- Video-editing skills are an advantage
We offer a competitive salary range of $33,000 - $40,000, a comprehensive benefits package, and a flexible compensation structure.