News Writer | $75/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; Philippines; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a skilled editor/reporter to analyze public records and synthesize findings into clear, structured narratives. The role emphasizes rigorous source verification, fact-checking, and producing both concise summaries and full-length articles.

You will develop non-opinion pieces using standard formats, participate in editorial reviews, and document research methods for transparency and future reference.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in reporting or correspondent work at a recognized media outlet.
• Expertise in document-heavy beats such as investigative, business, or science reporting.
• Proven ability to synthesize large volumes of material into structured narratives.
• Track record of rigorous source validation and verifiable reporting (not opinion).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and synthesize information from public records, reports, and lengthy documents to distill key findings.
• Conduct rigorous source verification and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and credibility.
• Develop well-structured, non-opinion articles using standard narrative formats (lead and inverted pyramid).
• Craft concise, clear summaries or full-length articles based on provided document sets.
• Participate in iterative editorial reviews and incorporate feedback to improve clarity and factual consistency.
• Document research methods and citation trails for transparency and future reference.

Skills

Reporting experience

Document-heavy beats

Synthesis of large volumes

Source validation

Fact-checking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Job description

• Analyze and synthesize information from public records, reports, and lengthy documents to distill key findings.
• Conduct rigorous source verification and fact-checking to ensure the accuracy and credibility of all content produced.
• Develop well-structured, non-opinion articles employing industry-standard narrative formats such as the lead and inverted pyramid.
• Craft concise, clear, and context-rich summaries or full-length articles based on provided document sets.
• Participate in iterative editorial reviews, incorporating feedback to enhance clarity, structure, and factual consistency.
• Document research methods and citation trails for transparency and future reference within the project.

Requirements

• Have strong relevant experience in the domain of reporting or correspondent work at a recognized media outlet.
• Proven expertise in document-heavy beats such as investigative journalism, business, or science reporting.
• Demonstrated excellence in synthesizing large volumes of material into engaging, structured narratives.
• Track record of rigorous source validation, fact-checking, and verifiable reporting (not opinion or commentary).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly.