U.S. Politics and National Affairs Reporter

Newsweek is seeking a full-time U.S Politics and National Affairs Reporter to join our London team.

The ideal candidate will have detailed knowledge of the American socio-political zeitgeist. From policy battles on Capitol Hill to the politicking for votes, they will cut to the heart of what matters to the American public. They will reflect the political and national affairs discourse by writing engaging stories for an American audience.

The U.S. Politics and National Affairs Reporter will be able to research, source, pitch, and write several stories each day, including breaking news, original news and features, interviews, and exclusives. They will obtain source and expert comment, and use authoritative primary sources. They will produce to deadline clean copy that is factually accurate, vibrant, and concise.

They will have a strong understanding of digital journalism and the needs of a fast-paced newsroom. They will be adept at monitoring social media and Google Trends to find and identify stories and topics of interest to a U.S. audience.

Topics expected to be covered include, but are not limited to: U.S. politics and international relations; elections and voting; polling reports; politicking and events; public policy; party and national leadership; political parties, ideologies and philosophies; federal and state agencies and apparatus; and judiciary.

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring high-quality coverage that is accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism.

Working hours:

9 hour shift; 8 hours of work + 1 hour break, between the hours of 6am-6pm depending on the needs of the company. This is a full-time role, working 5 days a week, including some weekend shifts on a rotational basis depending on the needs of the company.

Place of Work:

Our office is based in London but you will have the ability to work from home anywhere in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

Research, source, pitch, and write several stories each day, including original features and interviews.
Scour social media and other news gathering tools to find stories and emerging trends.
Check facts and sources and ensure content is of the highest possible standard.
Work with editors to ensure your work meets house style.
Ensure Newsweek delivers high-quality reporting that is accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism.
Perform any other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications:

Several years of experience in a reporting role for a reputable organization.
Organization and planning skills.
SEO and online journalism skills.
Familiarity covering U.S. news and trends.
Familiarity with using social media, Google Trends and other news discovery tools to find stories.
Capable of working to tight deadlines.
Must be able to work flexible hours.