Location: dmg::media Head Office – New York, NY 10003
Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 depending on experience
Position: Permanent
Metro.co.uk US produces some of the most shareable news content in the industry and we are now looking for an experienced and talented News Reporter to join the US news team.
Suitable candidates will have a minimum of two years’ experience of social-friendly, multi-media news writing gained on news websites, nationals or well-established local newspapers with an impressive track record of finding and breaking exclusive stories of national and global interest.
Applicants must be able to deliver vibrant, clean copy to very tight deadlines for this office-based web production position.
Requirements include:
Solid newspaper, magazine or news website experience
Ability to generate own news stories
Ability to write clean copy, strong headlines and captions
Avid user of social media
A good eye for an alternative angle to a story
Experience with video storytelling and Facebook lives a benefit
Flexibility regarding shift patterns
Able to cope under pressure
The above list is not exhaustive and constantly evolving, based on the needs of the business. Out of hours availability and a high level of adaptability are essential.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Writing/Editing
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Writing and Editing, and Technology, Information and Media
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