Hybrid Open-Source News Journalist: Verification & Breaking

Dow Jones; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Storyful in the UK is seeking a news journalist to join our editorial team, focusing on open-source verification and eyewitness content discovery. You will produce concise reporting for the Storyful Newswire, validating material from social platforms and coordinating with clients.

The role requires a self-motivated, energetic journalist with strong communication skills, capable of delivering under deadlines in a fast-paced, video-led environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in open-source investigation or social media verification is advantageous.
• Degree in journalism/communications or one year journalism experience.
• Able to produce clear, concise copy under deadline.
• Strong understanding of current global events.

Responsibilities

• Hybrid working 12pm–8pm UK hours.
• Monitor feeds and perform advanced searches to locate eyewitness content.
• Verify images, posts and videos from social web.
• Write clean copy for Storyful Newswire and social platforms.
• Contact uploaders/sources and coordinate with clients.
• Work to deadlines and targets; flexible schedule incl. weekends.

Skills

Open-source investigation

Newsroom experience

Social media discovery

Copywriting

Communication skills

Video editing

Education

Journalism degree or equivalent

Tools

CMS publishing

Social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Reddit)

Job description

Storyful in the UK is seeking a news journalist to join our editorial team, focusing on open-source verification and eyewitness content discovery. You will produce concise reporting for the Storyful Newswire, validating material from social platforms and coordinating with clients.

The role requires a self-motivated, energetic journalist with strong communication skills, capable of delivering under deadlines in a fast-paced, video-led environment.