Breaking News Reporter

The Guardian•New York, NY

6h•$122,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Guardian is a global news organization known for its fearless, independent journalism. Guardian US, headquartered in New York City, is an entirely digital operation launched in 2011, aiming to engage US readers with a combination of international coverage and US voices. Core coverage areas include US politics, technology, the climate emergency, economic and racial inequality, health, sports, and culture. The Guardian is an independently owned, mission-driven organization funded by readers worldwide. The organization values the talent, energy, and commitment of its people, comprising creative thinkers, award-winning journalists, and cutting-edge commercial and digital teams. This role specifically seeks a Breaking News (Politics) Reporter to provide political and general assignment breaking news coverage for The Guardian.

Requirements

Two to three years experience in digital reporting for a prominent newspaper or website.
Proven ability to write smooth, clean copy in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to report out issues and stories for fast-paced breaking news.
Excellent knowledge of the US news landscape across multiple topic areas.
Awareness of Guardian house style and standards.

Nice To Haves

Ability to deliver well-written, tight stories for web and print on deadline, from breaking news to incremental reporting on major unfolding stories.
Excellent news judgment and high standards for fair and accurate reporting.
Excellent awareness of social media as a means for generating and developing storylines.
Ability to work with colleagues and news desks across multiple time zones and continents.
Ability to form productive relationships within and outside the newsroom and with industry organizations, interview subjects and contacts.
Ability to generate fresh ideas and angles.
Excellent communication skills.
Comfortable producing high-quality stories under tight deadlines.
Calm under pressure.
Willingness to accept constructive feedback.
Self-starter.
Focused.
Team player.

Responsibilities

Report and write daily, political breaking news stories from across the United States for both the New York and DC-based news editors' desks.
Be able to write breaking news stories on other topics as sometimes required by the New York daily news desk.
Cover breaking news for the liveblog when needed.
Generate original story ideas across multiple topics of general-interest news that will be accessible and appealing to a US and global readership.
Adept at swift, meaningful aggregation in a fast-paced environment.
Work as a collaborative member of a digital-first newsroom.
Produce accurate and compelling daily news stories with flair, originality and knowledge of Guardian style and tone.
Embrace new storytelling platforms, engage on current and evolving social-media platforms, participate in video and interactive reports, and collaborate on special projects.