Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.
Newsweek is seeking a US News Reporter to join our UK-based digital newsroom, producing fast, accurate, and original coverage of U.S. politics, current affairs, and culture. They will contribute to original stories each day—leveraging generative AI and automation tools responsibly to enhance speed and quality—while applying strong editorial judgment, rigorous fact-checking, and an understanding of media law.
Reporting to the News Editor, the US News Reporter will source, pitch, research, and develop stories that include originals, exclusives, interviews, breaking news, and live blogs. Reporters will obtain on-the-record statements from credible sources and prominent subject-matter experts. They will add depth to their coverage by analysing relevant data and documentation. Their reporting will be further elevated through the integration of multimedia elements. They will actively monitor a range of sources and platforms to identify emerging stories and discussions of interest to a U.S. audience.
The U.S. News Reporter will be responsible for ensuring high-quality coverage that is accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism. They will perform any other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business.
This is a full-time role, working 5 days a week, including some weekend shifts on a rotational basis depending on the needs of the company.
Place of Work: Our office is based in London but you will have the ability to work from home anywhere in the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce multiple articles daily, including AI‑assisted stories, to a high editorial standard.
- Pitch original ideas and develop exclusives: secure expert/source quotes, obtain documents/data, and advance stories.
- Respond quickly to breaking news; contribute to live blogs during major events.
- Apply sound editorial judgment and rigorous fact-checking to ensure accuracy, fairness, clarity, and journalistic integrity.
- Leverage AI and automation tools to boost reporting efficiency (research support, drafting assistance, transcript/translation, timelines), while editing and verifying all outputs.
- Collaborate with editors, visuals, and audience teams to package stories with graphics, images, video, and embeds.
- Ensure Newsweek delivers high-quality reporting that is accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism.
- Perform any other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business.
Requirements:
- Experience in a reputable fast‑paced digital newsroom, covering U.S. news (politics, current affairs, and culture).
- Proven ability to source, pitch, report and write daily stories to a high standard.
- Strong news judgment and excellent command of clear, concise digital copy.
- Solid understanding of media law, sourcing best practices, and ethical journalism.
- Fluency with AI‑assisted workflows (e.g., research support, drafting assistance, summarization/transcripts), and the ability to critically edit, verify, and improve AI outputs.
Desirable:
- Proficiency with CMS, digital publishing tools, and basic analytics to inform coverage decisions.
- Track record of original reporting with scoops, exclusives, or high‑impact enterprise pieces.
- Familiarity with data journalism basics (spreadsheets, public datasets, simple charts) and courtroom/public records.
- Competency with multimedia (image editing, simple video trimming, social embeds).
- Knowledge of SEO techniques and audience development strategies.
- Experience using collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft 365/Teams) in a distributed newsroom.
Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.