Breaking News Editor — Real-Time Global Coverage
Factal
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Job summary
Factal is seeking an experienced journalist to join our Seattle-based newsroom, monitoring global breaking news in real time and producing clear, concise copy in AP style. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, can verify information quickly, and explains what is known or unknown while collaborating with product teams in a startup environment.
Flexible hours include afternoon/evening shifts and one weekend shift, with remote options for West Coast time.
Qualifications
- Real-time news judgment under pressure.
- Ability to write accurate, concise news copy in AP style.
- Explain what is known and unknown to readers.
- Find and make sense of news events from social media.
- Experience with tools/techniques for verifying information.
- Thrives in breaking news and handles strong online content.
- Familiar with global geography and geopolitics.
- Multilingual abilities preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Monitor global breaking news in real time from Seattle newsroom.
- Write accurate, concise news copy in AP style and publish quickly.
- Verify information and explain gaps to readers while maintaining transparency.
- Collaborate with product teams and editors in a startup environment.
Skills
Job description
Factal is seeking an experienced journalist to join our Seattle-based newsroom, monitoring global breaking news in real time and producing clear, concise copy in AP style. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, can verify information quickly, and explains what is known or unknown while collaborating with product teams in a startup environment.
Flexible hours include afternoon/evening shifts and one weekend shift, with remote options for West Coast time.
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