Breaking News Writer

September 14, 2026

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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Breaking News Writer based in United States. This full-time remote opportunity is ideal for an experienced journalist who thrives in fast-moving news environments.

You will monitor developing stories and transform verified information into concise, timely breaking news updates.

The role focuses on coverage of Israel and the Jewish world, requiring strong awareness of regional current affairs and emerging developments.

You will work closely with editors and other newsroom colleagues to maintain continuous, reliable coverage throughout your shift.

Accuracy, verification, and sound editorial judgment are essential, particularly when reporting under significant time pressure.

The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dedicated breaking news operation where speed and journalistic integrity must work hand in hand.

Success in this role requires composure, curiosity, precision, and the ability to make informed editorial decisions quickly.

Accountabilities

Monitor official sources, Hebrew-language media, wire services, social media, and other reliable outlets for developing and breaking stories.
Identify newsworthy events and determine their urgency and editorial priority.
Write and publish concise, clear, factual breaking news updates for a live news ticker.
Maintain a consistent flow of timely updates throughout each shift, significantly increasing output during major breaking news events.
Verify information carefully before publication and apply rigorous sourcing and attribution standards.
Exercise strong editorial judgment when assessing emerging reports, conflicting information, and rapidly changing situations.
Coordinate closely with shift editors and newsroom leadership throughout each shift.
Ensure smooth handoffs during breaks and shift changes so breaking news coverage remains continuous.
Monitor emerging sources while following established verification procedures and editorial guidelines.
Contribute ideas and improvements to newsroom workflows, monitoring practices, and overall editorial efficiency.

Requirements

Previous professional experience in journalism, news writing, editing, or a newsroom environment, preferably with exposure to breaking news.
Exceptional news judgment and the ability to quickly recognize significant developments.
Excellent English writing, editing, grammar, and communication skills.
Ability to produce accurate, compelling copy under tight and sometimes intense deadlines.
Strong fact-checking, verification, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
Familiarity with Israeli current affairs, Israel-related news, and the broader regional news landscape.
Hebrew reading ability is strongly preferred, particularly for monitoring Hebrew-language sources.
Ability to remain calm, focused, and accurate during rapidly developing or high-pressure news events.
Comfortable collaborating within a remote newsroom and using Slack and other digital communication and publishing tools.
Strong sense of journalistic responsibility, integrity, and commitment to factual reporting.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and increased coverage demands during major breaking events.

Benefits

Fully remote: Work from anywhere within the United States.
Full-time opportunity within a dedicated breaking news operation.
High-impact editorial role: Contribute directly to fast, accurate coverage of major developments.
Dynamic newsroom environment: Work on rapidly evolving stories where strong editorial judgment has an immediate impact.
Collaborative remote team: Partner closely with editors and fellow journalists using modern digital newsroom tools.
Professional development: Opportunity to strengthen breaking news, verification, writing, and editorial decision-making skills.
Meaningful journalism: Help provide timely and reliable coverage of important events affecting Israel and the Jewish world.

How Jobgether Works We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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