The International Business Times is seeking dynamic breaking-news reporters who can keep us ahead in this fast-moving digital era to join our growing news team.
This is a contract position that reports directly to the Continuous News Desk (CND) editor, with the opportunity for growth into a staff position. The job is based in New York, N.Y.
Key Responsibilities
Our reporters will be responsible for the development, production, and publication of aggregated stories for a global audience for all topics on the IBTimes website. The reporter should be competent in breaking news in real time ahead of the competition as well as possess a proven ability to bring web traffic through a strong understanding of trendy topics and buzzy keywords. Successful candidates will show a propensity to for writing several aggregated articles on a broad array of subjects throughout the day with a minute-by-minute deadline.
We are looking for writers to cover the following beats:
· General and Trending News (Weekday shift)
· General and Trending News (Night/Weekend shift)
· Trending News (Weekend/Weekday shift)
We require reporters who bring passion and zeal to not only succeed, but to define journalism into the digital era.
Desired Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will have had some exposure to editorial production, and have some understanding of web publishing. Interest and experience in digital news is a plus.
· A bachelor’s degree in English, communications, media, marketing, or other related field
· At least 1 years of reporting experience required
· Proven ability to break important news
· Understanding of trending topics across all news verticals
· Ability to write multiple stories throughout the day under tight deadlines
· High standards of editorial integrity
· Highly organized, accurate, and detail-oriented with speed and accuracy
· Openness to a dynamic schedule
· Exposure to Photoshop and image editing
· Knowledge of basic HTML
· Some understanding of web publishing and SEO is a plus
Please contact m.baram@ibtimes.com with your resume, cover letter and list of references.
