International Business Times seeks a breaking news reporter

IBT Media, the parent company of International Business Times, a global online news publication, is looking for reporters to join its Breaking News team. These reporters are charged with covering the biggest stories in the world as they are happening. Our focus is domestic and international business, finance, political and trending news.

These reporters can either work out of our office in New York City’s Financial District or from their home.

The successful candidate will be:

• Hardworking and passionate about covering the news in a truthful, fact-first manner.
• Skilled in newsgathering, reporting, news analysis and working in an online-first media environment.
• Familiar with search engine optimization and modern news consumption habits.
• A self-starter who’s able to produce quality work without constant supervision.
• Ready to grow their career in a deadline-driven, international news environment.

Job responsibilities:

• Identifying the top news of the day.
• Covering international and domestic hard, breaking and business news in a timely manner.
• Creating impactful, smart and original breaking news content.
• Pitching and following through with independent, original coverage.
• Attending daily assignment meetings with the Breaking News Editor and fellow reporters.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English or equivalent experience and education.
• Strong news judgement and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Expert understanding of Associated Press style, news writing and grammar.
• Social and new media (video, podcast, etc.) skills are a plus.
• Real-world experience in a newsroom. Entry level applicants will be considered, but preference will be given to those with three or more years of experience as a professional journalist.

Questions you’ll be asked:

• How many years of professional journalism experience do you have?
• Why are you seeking a new position?
• Why are you interested in this particular position?
• Why should we hire you as a Breaking News Reporter?
• What are your long-term career goals?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check?

Interested? Please send:

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your experience, approach to journalism and why we should hire you.
• Links to three online samples of your best work.

Qualified applicants will interview with the Breaking News Editor and will be asked to take a writing test. The successful candidate will be offered a contract and will be considered by IBT to be an independent contractor.

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