Journalist

dowjones; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Storyful, part of Dow Jones, is seeking a news journalist to join our editorial team in a hybrid role in New York. You will uncover compelling stories via social media and produce original reporting using verification and OSSINT techniques.

You will verify content from the social web, write concise copy for publication, and liaise with uploaders, sources, and media partners—adapting to fast-paced, deadlines-driven environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in open-source investigation and social media verification is an advantage.
• Degree in journalism/communications or one year journalism experience is required.
• Must be a self-starter with awareness of current global events.
• Clear written communication; ability to write concise copy for publication.
• Understanding of major social platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, etc.).
• Basic spreadsheet and CMS skills are helpful.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Storyful's feeds for emerging stories using proprietary tools.
• Verify images, posts and videos from the social web.
• Write clean, concise copy for Storyful Newswire and social platforms.
• Contact uploaders and sources involved in stories.
• Collaborate with newsroom clients and content creators.
• Work to deadlines and targets; flexible schedule including weekends.

Skills

Open-source verification

Current events awareness

News writing

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in journalism/communications

One year journalism experience

Tools

CMS (Content Management Systems)

Spreadsheets (Excel)

Job description

Since 2010, Storyful's newsroom has been working at the intersection of social media, news and technology to help media partners tell the stories that matter most. As we expand the breadth and depth of our coverage, we are seeking a news journalist to join our editorial team.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in finding compelling stories via social media, and in producing original reporting that uses cutting-edge verification and open-source intelligence techniques. They will be at home in a fast-paced, video-led, breaking news environment, and able to serve a diverse set of media clients. They will want to work as part of a team, helping senior journalists and editors across a range of stories, from conflict zones to weather events and politics. As a journalist, the ideal candidate will be self-motivated and energetic, keen to learn open-source investigative and verification techniques.

Responsibilities will include:

• Hybrid working
• Monitoring Storyful's news feeds for emerging stories and undertaking advanced searches using our 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 in terms of days and hours, including weekends
• An ability to communicate clearly within the team, and also to clients and media partners
• Any other duties set out by editorial management team

Experience Required:

• Proven experience in open-source investigation/social media discovery and verification is an advantage but not essential
• Either a degree or qualification in journalism/communications, or one year of experience working as a journalist
• A self-starting journalist who is plugged into current events around the world
• A fluid, natural communicator who can write clean, simple copy for publication. All finalists will be administered a copy test.
• 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, is an advantage but not essential
• Foreign language skills are strongly favoured, but not required
• Video-editing skills are an advantage, but not mandatory

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Business Area

Dow Jones - Risk

Job Category

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range

33000 - 40000

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.