HuffPost Senior Reporter, Breaking News

Job Description

HuffPost is a subsidiary of BuzzFeed, Inc. 

As part of our esteemed organization, HuffPost is a leading source of award-winning news and commentary for the most diverse and connected generation ever— with reporting spanning across politics, lifestyle, entertainment and more. HuffPost believes in putting people before power and telling the stories that too often go unheard, from the voices that matter. 

Business Area: Content

Job Category: HuffPost

Salary: $94,228.00-$100.000 USD

Union Status: Union 

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between HuffPost and Writers Guild of America East.  

BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.

The Role

HuffPost is seeking a skilled, experienced, ambitious reporter to cover breaking news during U.S. Eastern Time evening/night hours for our large, diverse, engaged and news-obsessed audience. The reporter will be on the frontline of HuffPost’s coverage of the major stories of the day, and will cover breaking news on a range of subjects, from U.S. politics to major court cases to international events. The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years experience with reporting and editing; however, we encourage candidates with less experience to apply provided they have the necessary skills for the role. This remote, full-time position role’s typical shifts occur during U.S. Eastern Time evening/night hours and will involve work on one weekend day.

You Will

• Report on breaking news on a range of subjects.
• Contribute to live coverage of major events, such as elections, debates and natural disasters.
• Consistently pitch ideas for daily news coverage, and execute on those ideas.
• Independently identify which news events to cover and how to cover them
• At times direct breaking news coverage if an editor is absent.

This role’s typical shifts occur during U.S. Eastern Time evening/night hours and will involve work on one weekend day.

Part of what makes BuzzFeed a pioneer in digital media is our commitment to exploring new ventures that lead to spreading truth and joy. As such, you may be asked to share your knowledge with your colleagues through presentations or trainings, to screen and interview job candidates, or to take part in recruitment or networking events on behalf of the company and be part of a union.

You Have

• Exceptional writing and researching skills.
• A willingness to hit the phones and pivot from one topic to another without hesitation.
• Command of how to report and structure a news story.
• Strong news judgment.
• A knack for brainstorming informative, interesting, and fun story ideas.
• The ability to collaborate across multiple teams and juggle several stories and projects at the same time.
• Speed and precision in covering breaking news events, and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• An expansive and varied news diet and an obsession with breaking news.
• A minimum of five years of experience with reporting and editing. (We encourage candidates with less experience to apply provided they have the necessary skills for the role.)
• Fluency in digital news-gathering tools, including social media, is a plus.

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more.
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary.
• A well-rounded benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, health and wellness discounts, and much more.

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