Journalist (6 month contract)

$52,000 - $72,800/Yr

US Storyful - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

About the position

The News Journalist position at Storyful is a six-month contract role focused on uncovering and reporting compelling stories through social media. The journalist will work in a fast-paced environment, utilizing advanced verification techniques and open-source intelligence to produce original content for various media clients. The role requires a blend of quick reporting on breaking news and in-depth research, contributing to Storyful's mission of providing trusted content and context in the digital information landscape.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring Storyful's news feeds for emerging stories and undertaking advanced searches using proprietary tools to discover original, eyewitness content.
• Gathering and verifying user-generated images, posts, videos, and other content 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.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed, including weekends and unsociable hours.
• Actively pitch and develop unique stories that are on brand for Storyful.
• Understanding stories that work for Storyful's clients.
• Collaborating with colleagues and other teams on stories.
• Conducting interviews over the phone.

Requirements

• Experience in journalism, particularly online or broadcast journalism.
• A self-starting journalist who is plugged into current events around the world.
• A fluid, natural communicator with experience writing and editing copy for publication.
• Expert understanding of social media platforms such as X, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, 4chan, Telegram, etc.
• Experience with verification and open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques and a track record in using them in reporting is an advantage.
• Ability to source and verify original content from across the social web.
• Excellent computer skills, including basic knowledge of spreadsheets and publishing within content management systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Foreign-language skills are strongly favored, but not required.
• Video-editing skills are an advantage, but not mandatory.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package including physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits.
• Flexible compensation offers tailored to candidate's experience and skills.