Factal is hiring : Breaking News Editor in Seattle

Overview

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Factal is hiring an experienced journalist to join our Seattle-based newsroom and work alongside other editors to monitor and cover global breaking news stories in real time. We’re looking for forward-thinking editors with experience in news and digital newsrooms. You are excited about the fast-paced world of breaking news, calm in high-stress environments and familiar with covering different regions of the world. This position would be primarily afternoon and evening shifts, along with one weekend shift. Remote candidates based on the U.S. West Coast are welcome. Priority will be given to applicants who apply before October 15.

Responsibilities

Monitor and cover global breaking news stories in real time alongside editors.

Produce accurate and concise news copy in AP style.

Explain what is known and what is not known, with transparent sourcing.

Analyze information from social media to identify news events and context.

Verify information using established tools and techniques.

Thrive under breaking news pressure and manage strong online content.

Apply knowledge of global geography and geopolitics.

Optional : language skills beyond English (preferred but not required).

Collaborate effectively with product teams and other colleagues; contribute ideas in a startup environment.

Maintain a flexible schedule with availability to work varied days and hours.

About Factal

In a world of false information, facts save lives. From wildfires and shootings to disease outbreaks, Factal verifies and pinpoints global events in real time. Trusted by many of the world's largest companies, technology platforms and NGOs, Factal helps keep people safe while expediting disaster relief and humanitarian aid to those who need it most.

Benefits

Full Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

Generous PTO and Parental Leave

401K

Stock Options

Work Retreats

Lots of dog pics

Compensation

Base pay range : $71,400.00 / yr - $96,000.00 / yr

Non-discrimination

Factal pays competitively, and we offer equal employment opportunities to all candidates. Factal does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

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