Newsroom Fellow

Semafor is looking for an early-career journalist to fill a paid entry-level position as a Newsroom Fellow to contribute to their unique version of Breaking News stories: Signals.

The journalist will work across Semafor’s coverage verticals, which run the gamut, covering geopolitics, climate change, technology, science, culture, business and finance, and US politics. The Newsroom fellow is also expected to help carry out administrative tasks, including helping build, produce, and publish a number of their newsletters.

The position is based in the UK, and candidates must retain the right to work there. The Newsroom Fellow will report to the Operations Editor. Candidates will be asked to complete a writing exercise as part of the interview process, and must retain the right to work where they live.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Breaking News Editor to write Signals and breaking news stories for a globally aware and sophisticated audience
• Work in a small team, providing critical admin, production, research, and other logistical support for Semafor across multiple verticals.
• Stay on top of a broad range of issues to be able to identify topics of most interest to readers
• Collaborate closely with the rest of Editorial work seamlessly across all of Semafor, and contribute to other products as they are developed

Qualifications

• A demonstrated interest in high-quality, globe-spanning journalism, including via prior fellowships, internships, or full-time staff experience.
• A passion for world events and issues and a broad interest in a wide range of subjects
• A willingness to take on a variety of tasks and responsibilities
• A broad reading list across conventional and unconventional sources
• An eagerness to be part of a dynamic work environment demanding initiative, flexibility, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed to help the team succeed
• Prior experience and NCTJ or other journalism-related education qualifications are not required.

How to apply

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