Insider is hiring a
Weekend News Fellow

Summary

Join Business Insider as a fellow to cover news from the London newsroom, with a six-month fellowship program starting in January 2025.

Requirements

• An intense interest in general news with a focus on US and international news
• A journalism background and some experience of news reporting online
• An ability to write quickly and accurately
• A self-starter attitude and excellent organisational skills
• A love of Business Insider and what we do
• A desire to work as part of a global team in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of social media and SEO
• A passion for digital storytelling, voracious reading habits, and familiarity with digital and social media
• Experience reporting and writing (school publications are great!)
• Ability to work quickly and collaboratively with a fast-paced team
• Solid proofreading/copy editing skills

Responsibilities

• Pitching, researching, and writing stories with a focus on US and international news
• Spotting and covering news events as they unfold as well as driving major stories forward
• Producing stories that are accurate, properly researched, error-free, and in line with Business Insider reporting standards
• Covering all aspects of the war in Ukraine including any live updates
• Working on covering occasional business and celebrity news when warranted
• Writing stories on breaking-news events like natural disasters or plane crashes
• There is also scope for pursuing longer features and investigations

Benefits

• 10 days annual leave during the 6-month period
• Flexible workplace with remote work options, but in-person presence required at least two days a week