The Daily Wire team continues to grow! Our Editorial department is expanding and we’re currently looking for a talented new Senior Reporter to add to our team of Editorial professionals.
The Senior Reporter will research and write original news and investigative reports on select topics for the Daily Wire news and members-only departments. In addition to print format, the Senior Reporter may present content in video interview formats. Previous experience reporting on tech and legal issues is a plus for this position but not required.
If you’ve dreamed of writing for the Daily Wire and think you’ve got what it takes to be part of one of America’s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment, we look forward to hearing from you!
* Previous professional experience in journalism is required for consideration. Thank you! *
Responsibilities:
- Write an assigned number of weekly articles each week (approximately ten ~700 word articles) for The Daily Wire news and members-only departments
- Produce original news articles and investigative reports for The Daily Wire based on stories assigned or approved by the Managing Editor or authorized editors
- Potentially report on stories in on-camera news media interviews or other video formats
- Conduct research on assigned or approved stories to obtain factual information and ensure accuracy
- Take direction on content and style from Managing Editor of Editorial Production or authorized Editors and make revisions as directed
- Edit, revise, and review content before publishing
- Submit material in a timely manner for publication in the required and expected format
- Follow journalistic standards for proper citation, paraphrasing, quotation and use of copyrighted material
- Potentially report on stories in on-camera news media interviews or other video formats
- Perform other duties as assigned
Experience & Requirements:
- 5+ years’ experience as a news reporter
- Experience with tech and legal reporting a plus
- Nashville, TN based (or willing to relocate) preferred
- Knowledge of the political editorial landscape and of the audience of our publication
- Excellent command of written English
- A high-level understanding of journalistic writing
- Competency with devices, software, and platforms necessary for journalistic writing and online communication
- Motivation and self-discipline to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work on tight deadlines
- Creativity and an original voice
- Ability to accept criticism and feedback and use it in a constructive way
- G-suite proficiency
Reports to: Managing Editor
Start date: Immediate
Employment type: Full-time; Exempt
Compensation: DOE
Benefits: Health insurance options (medical through Blue Cross Blue Shield; dental and vision through Guardian); Paid Time Off; 401k (5% match)
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