Breaking News Editor (London-based)
About this role:
Factal is hiring an experienced journalist to join our London-based newsroom and work alongside other editors to monitor and cover global breaking news stories in real time. We’re looking for a forward-thinking editor with a background in news and digital newsrooms, excited about the fast-paced world of breaking news, calm in high-stress environments and familiar with covering different regions of the world.
This full-time position will include weekend shifts.
The ideal candidate:
- Excels at real-time news judgment in a high-pressure environment
- Can quickly write accurate and concise news copy that follows AP style
- Is able to write transparently, explaining what we know and don’t know
- Has a knack for finding and making sense of news events from social media
- Has experience using tools and techniques for verifying information
- Thrives in breaking news situations and can handle strong online content
- Is familiar with global geography and the current state of geopolitics
- Can understand more than one language (preferred, but not required)
- Can communicate effectively (and share cool ideas) with product teams
- Is a self-starter who works well with others in a startup environment
- Will be available to work a flexible schedule in terms of days and hours
- Has a bachelor's degree in journalism, international relations or a related field
- Has experience covering news in Africa, with a strong understanding of its political, social, and economic landscapes (preferred, but not required)
More reasons to work at Factal:
- Competitive pay
- Company and personal performance related bonus
- Stock options
- Remote work flexibility
- Private medical and dental insurance
To apply:
- Attach a cover letter and CV
Non-discrimination:
Factal pays competitively, and we offer equal employment opportunities to all candidates. Factal does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
About Factal:
Trusted by many of the world's largest companies, technology platforms and NGOs, Factal is a breaking news technology company that verifies and pinpoints global events in real time to help protect people while expediting disaster relief and humanitarian aid to those who need it most.