Breaking-News Reporter

JNS is more than just another website or news syndication service. It’s the one place you can count on to learn the truth about Israel and the Jewish world. Our hard-hitting news coverage, lively opinion and analysis articles, fascinating features as well as an array of video and audio podcasts provide material that educates, motivates and inspires.  JNS is a venue of honesty and genuine insight, with articles that raise awareness of the most important topics. We are looking for someone passionate and dedicated to our mission and who cares about the future of Jewish journalism. Learn more at www.jns.org

Jewish News Syndicate is seeking breaking-news reporters for its United States bureau. Reporters will quickly find and cover timely stories related to Middle Eastern and Jewish topics. Candidates must be news savvy, experienced in searching for stories on social media, have strong copy-editing skills and have at least three years of reporting experience. The reporters should also be able to write longer-form investigative pieces if necessary.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Exceptional writing and copy-editing skills
• Ability to fact check and confirm sources
• Social media navigation
• Knowledge of news writing and gathering (including being familiar with inverted pyramid style)
• Knowlege and familarity with Middle Eastern and Jewish topics
• At least 3 years of experience working in news, writing, and/or a fast paced newsroom environment
• Ability to write short form AND long form news pieces

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Email [email protected]. Please attach your CV/resume along with multiple links to published writing samples.