<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><img style="max-width: 100%;" src="https://img.thedailybeast.com/image/upload/v1549916286/logo_km2qs4.png" alt="" width="473"></span></p><div class="jobAdsItem-desc"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Daily Beast Breaking News Reporter, Weekend (Remote)</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Are you a news obsessive? Do you thrive on MAGA meltdowns and the world of ‘White Lotus’? The Daily Beast is expanding its global team to deliver breaking news on weekends. We’re looking for freelance journalists with an encyclopedic knowledge of all things Trump and a fascination with Fox News.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>About The Role</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">You will be based outside the U.S. to help deliver news to our U.S. audience around the clock. You are an all-rounder who is on top of U.S. politics, global news, media and pop culture. You have a deep understanding of American culture, preferably having lived in the U.S., or a track record of working for American publications.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We are recruiting part-time reporters who will cover weekend shifts.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Identify and pitch stories that matter to our audience and write intelligent, exciting copy with a punchy attitude that separates us from other outlets.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Collaborate with editors and other reporters to ensure comprehensive coverage and bring fresh ideas and angles that can further a story.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Produce clean, concise and accurate copy in a breaking news environment that requires a fast pace and can-do attitude.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Be able to locate original sources for stories and be comfortable making calls, creating sources and conducting interviews if necessary.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">You feel at home picking up new CMS and other systems to improve the reader experience.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Be comfortable writing across a variety of topics including U.S. politics, world news, entertainment and media.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Identify news outlets worthy of checking for scoops on shift.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Be fluent across various social media platforms.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">An understanding of the Daily Beast’s voice and dynamic tone.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> Minimum of 2 years of experience in news reporting.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> Proven ability to work under tight deadlines.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> Be part of a respected and influential news organization.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> Engage with a dedicated audience passionate about political news.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> Enjoy a collaborative and fast-paced work environment.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> Opportunity for career progression to a Correspondent Role.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> Location is flexible via remote work.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Pay Range Salary</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The pay range for this position is $360 per shift. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Additional Information</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Don’t meet every single requirement listed here? If you’re interested in joining the Beast but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we encourage you to give it a shot all the same. It might turn out that you’re just the right candidate for this or other roles. See more about our commitment to diversity at <a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/company/diversity">https://www.thedailybeast.com/company/diversity</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</span></p></div>