Requirements

Candidates should possess experience assisting or leading a breaking news desk, assigning stories and ensuring quality reporting and editing, along with experience identifying urgent news and coordinating with newsroom experts. Familiarity with the competitive breaking news space, including writing sharp headlines for social media and SEO, is also required, alongside proven attention to detail in fact-checking and copy editing. Exceptional verbal communication and collaboration skills, especially in a remote environment, are essential, as is comfort with newsroom workflow tools and real-time analytics.