Breaking News Reporter
Bentley Media Group/ Just the News
washington dc, District of Columbia
See other jobs from this company| Date Posted | October 22, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Digital Media |
| Specialty | Politics |
| Required Education | Associate's Degree |
| Job Status | Full-time |
| Salary | Negotiable |
Description:
Job Summary
Just the News is looking for a Breaking News Reporter with experience in digital media. The ideal candidate should have an affinity for breaking news, including knowing where to find it and how to write it – in a fast and accurate manner.
The ideal candidate also should be able to produce multi-media content for the justthenews.com site and have a keen understanding of what is news, from must-have to off-beat, to help maximize “traffic” to the site.
Responsibilities
Formulation of strong headlines that maximize the impact and reach of each article.
Work with the social media and video teams to maximize the multimedia aspects of each article and maximize audience reach.
Ensure each story has the most compelling embedded SEO to maximize discovery of content on search platforms.
Fulfill other news duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Must be a skilled journalist and breaking news writer, with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in breaking news.
Time Management Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Must be able to Multi-task
Ability to collaborate with a large team
Ability to coordinate with remote employees
Must have a relentless commitment to accuracy, precision, fairness, and balance.
Must have a strong sense of what makes a compelling breaking news headline.
Must have a strong eye for the most compelling quotes and newsworthy sound bites within a news talk program.
Familiarity with editing software Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Audition is desirable
Benefits
· 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
· Flexible Schedule
· Paid Time Off
This is a full-time role represented by Bentley Media Group, LLC, with a salary range to be determined depending on experience, and generous benefits. The office is located in Washington D.C. and applicants must be willing to work out of the office which is located at 1717 Pennsylvania Ave.
To Apply
To apply, please send a resume, a brief pitch for the job, and a few samples of your work to jbeck@justthenews.com with the subject line: Reporter / Just the News
Contact John Beck / COO / Just the News
Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Just the News!
We look forward to reviewing your application.
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