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The Guardian is a global news organization that delivers fearless, independent journalism. From breaking news and award-winning investigations to in-depth coverage of technology, sports, film, culture, and lifestyle, the Guardian offers a global view that deepens our audiences' understanding of America and the world.

Headquartered in New York City, Guardian US is an entirely digital operation that seeks to engage US readers by combining the Guardian's international coverage with US voices and expertise. Core coverage areas include US politics, technology, the climate emergency, economic and racial inequality, health, sports, culture, and more. . Guardian US launched in 2011 and has bureaus in New York, Washington DC, New Orleans, and Los Angeles. The Guardian is an independently owned, mission-driven organization funded by readers around the globe.

It's the talent, energy, and commitment our people bring to The Guardian that makes us who we are. Across our business, we have some of the most creative thinkers in media and beyond, award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial teams, digital talent, and more.
The Guardian seeks a Breaking News Reporter to provide political and general assignment breaking news coverage for The Guardian.

Department: Editorial, Guardian US

Reports to: Deputy Head of News and Washington Editor

Normal location: New York, NY or Washington DC

Terms and conditions: Permanent role, News Media Guild position. Some weekend and evening work required.

Annual salary range: $75,000 - $85,000

Main duties and responsibilities: 

• Report and write daily, breaking news stories, including politics, from across the United States for both the New York and DC-based news editors' desks
• Be able to write breaking news stories on other topics as sometimes required by the New York daily news desk
• Cover breaking news for the liveblog when needed 
• Generate original story ideas across multiple topics of general-interest news that will be accessible and appealing to a US and global readership
• Adept at swift, meaningful aggregation in a fast-paced environment
• Work as a collaborative member of a digital-first newsroom
• Produce accurate and compelling daily news stories with flair, originality and knowledge of Guardian style and tone
• Embrace new storytelling platforms, engage on current and evolving social-media platforms, participate in video and interactive reports, and collaborate on special projects

Knowledge and experience:

• Two to three years experience in digital reporting for a prominent newspaper or website
• Proven ability to write smooth, clean copy in a fast -paced environment
• Proven ability to report out issues and stories for fast-paced breaking news
• Excellent knowledge of the US news landscape across multiple topic areas
• Awareness of Guardian house style and standards
   

Skills and aptitudes:

• Ability to deliver well-written, tight stories for web and print on deadline, from breaking news to incremental reporting on major unfolding stories 
• Excellent news judgment and high standards for fair and accurate reporting
• Excellent awareness of social media as a means for generating and developing storylines
• Ability to work with colleagues and news desks across multiple time zones and continents
• Ability to form productive relationships within and outside the newsroom and with industry organizations, interview subjects and contacts
• Ability to generate fresh ideas and angles
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable producing high-quality stories under tight deadlines 

Personality characteristics:

• Calm under pressure
• Willingness to accept constructive feedback
• Self-starter
• Focused
• Team player

How to apply

We know there are great candidates who might not check all these boxes or who possess important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you, we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself.

All candidates interested in applying should upload a resume and cover letter.

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All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please email the recruiter listed on the job posting or at recruitment.us@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Compensation and benefits

• 25 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays
• Unlimited sick time
• Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members(Headspace is a company that offers evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and EAP services)
• 401(k) Match
• Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous parental leave with 100% pay
• Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule
   

Culture & wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day.

We offer great tools to help you prioritize your wellbeing including a free Headspace subscription and access to an Employee Assistance Program.

Learning & development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

Sustainability

Our goal is to become an environmentally regenerative company and we have signed up to a sustainability vision and strategy to reach it. Find more information about sustainability at GNM here.

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