What are the responsibilities and job description for the Newsroom Fellow (6-12 month Contract) position at Semafor?
About the Role
We’re looking for an early-career journalist to fill a paid entry-level position as a Newsroom Fellow, carrying out administrative tasks, helping build, produce, and publish a number of our newsletters, and where possible writing Semafor’s unique version of Breaking News stories: Signals. The journalist will work across Semafor’s coverage verticals, which run the gamut, covering geopolitics, climate change, technology, science, culture, business and finance, and American politics.
Ideal candidates would be self-starters, keen to get involved in a growing newsroom, and contribute in any and all ways, including administrative tasks, research, producing newsletters, and creating data visualizations to accompany our publications. Experience living or working in different countries is a plus, as are language skills and any prior coverage in our core verticals.
The position is based in New York City. The Newsroom Fellow will report to the Breaking News Editor. Candidates will be asked to complete a writing exercise as part of the interview process, and must retain the right to work in New York City. Work Schedule will be Sunday through Thursday, 10am - 6pm EST.
Your responsibilities
- Working in a small team, providing critical admin, production, research, and other logistical support for Semafor across multiple verticals.
- Stay on top of a broad range of issues to be able to identify topics of most interest to readers.
- Collaborate closely with the rest of Editorial work seamlessly across all of Semafor, and contribute to other products as they are developed.
- Work with the Assistant Editor to manage administration of contributors, freelancers, and other newsroom service providers.
- Where possible, working with the Breaking News Editor to write Signals for a globally aware and sophisticated audience
What makes you qualified
- A demonstrated interest in high-quality, globe-spanning journalism, including via prior fellowships, internships, or full-time staff experience.
- A passion for world events and issues and a broad interest in a wide range of subjects
- A willingness to take on a variety of tasks and responsibilities
- A broad reading list across conventional and unconventional sources
- An eagerness to be part of a dynamic work environment demanding initiative, flexibility, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed to help the team succeed
Compensation
We are committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation. The target annual salary range for this non-exempt position is $28-33 per hour. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of this range. Compensation for the successful candidate will vary based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility, and qualifications.
- $25 per hour to $32 per hour
Additional job details:
Comprehensive employee benefits: unlimited PTO, medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, flexible spending, health savings accounts, life insurance, 401(k), pre-Tax commuter benefits. (Benefits programs vary by country and are subject to eligibility requirements)
Semafor, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Semafor, Inc. will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law
Salary : $28 - $33