Semafor is hiring a
Newsroom Fellow

Summary

Semafor is a global news platform seeking an early-career journalist to fill an entry-level position as a Newsroom Fellow. The candidate will carry out administrative tasks, help build and produce newsletters, and write Signals for a globally aware audience. Ideal candidates should have a demonstrated interest in high-quality journalism, a broad reading list, and a willingness to take on various tasks. The position is based in New York City and offers comprehensive employee benefits.

Requirements

• 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

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

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)