Breaking News Editor at Factal | Torre

Breaking News Editor

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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 journalists and risk-intelligence analysts with experience in news and digital newsrooms. You are excited about the fast-paced world of breaking news, comfortable 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. This position is limited to candidates on the U.S. West Coast due to the hours, but remote candidates in that timezone are welcome to apply.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.The ideal candidate:Excels at real-time news judgment in a high-pressure environmentCan quickly write accurate and concise news copy that follows AP styleIs able to write transparently, explaining what we know and don’t knowHas a knack for finding and making sense of news events from social mediaHas experience using tools and techniques for verifying informationThrives in breaking news situations and can cope with strong online contentIs familiar with global geography and the current state of geopoliticsCan understand more than one language (preferred but not required)Can communicate effectively (and share cool ideas) with product teamsIs a self-starter who works well with others in a startup environmentWill be available to work a flexible schedule in terms of days and hoursMore reasons to work at Factal:Full Medical, Vision and Dental CoverageGenerous PTO and Parental Leave401KStock OptionsWork RetreatsLots of dog picsThe base pay range for this role is $71,400 - $96,600. Compensation is a mix of base salary and bonus. Salary will be commensurate with experience.Please note that a background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process.Factal participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.