Breaking News Reporter for the Australian Bureau

The Daily Beast

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Daily Beast is expanding its global team to deliver breaking news at its fastest and is looking for journalists with a taste for Trump and a fixation with Fox News. The Australian office is expanding, and we’re looking for breaking news reporters to help deliver news to our U.S. and global audience around the clock. The ideal candidate is an all-rounder who is on top of U.S. politics, global news, media and pop culture. You have a deep understanding of American culture, preferably having lived in the U.S., or a track record of working for American publications. The role is work from home but may change as the Beast expands operations. Finalists will be required to undertake a copy and headline test. Please submit examples of published work in your application.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in news reporting, preferably online.
Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and specific targets.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Must be based outside of the U.S. to apply.
Deep understanding of American culture, preferably having lived in the U.S., or a track record of working for American publications.

Nice To Haves

Know who Marjorie Taylor Greene is and can name the department Elon Musk ran for the Trump administration.

Responsibilities

Identify and pitch stories that matter to our audience and write intelligent, exciting copy with a punchy attitude that separates us from other outlets.
Collaborate with editors and other reporters to ensure comprehensive coverage and bring fresh ideas and angles that can further a story.
Produce clean, concise and accurate copy in a breaking news environment that requires a fast pace and can-do attitude.
Be able to locate original sources for stories and be comfortable making calls, creating sources and conducting interviews if necessary.
Feel at home picking up new CMS and other systems to better the reader experience.
Be comfortable writing across a variety of topics including U.S. politics, world news, entertainment, sport, and media.
Identify news outlets worthy of checking for scoops on shift.
Be fluent across various social media platforms.
Have an understanding of the Daily Beast’s voice and dynamic tone.
Have a can-do attitude and a hunger to hunt down a good story.