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SmartNews · 1 week ago

News Editor (Contract)

positionUnited States
timeFull-time, Contract
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
money$35/hr - $40/hr
date5+ years exp

SmartNews is looking for a U.S. East Coast-based editor with strong news judgment and real-time digital news production experience. The role involves managing news programming operations and monitoring breaking news independently in a fast-paced environment.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)JournalismMedia and EntertainmentMobileNews
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Handle day-to-day news programming operations across SmartNews
Monitor breaking news

Qualification

Digital media experienceAP Style knowledgeNews judgmentRemote-work softwareSocial media proficiencyDigital publishing toolsCommunication skillsIndependent work

Required

5+ years' experience in digital media, breaking news, and journalism
Expert knowledge of AP Style
Knowledge of remote-work software, including Slack, Google Drive and Google Meet
Expert news judgment, an ability to think critically and read between the lines, as well as a demonstrated understanding of journalism ethics
Knowledge of and proficiency with social media platforms
Great communication skills, comfort working independently and in a remote environment
Experience with digital publishing and tools, smartphone apps (particularly news) and/or ability to quickly learn new software and platforms

Company

SmartNews

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SmartNews is a news app that helps users find quality news beyond the filter bubble.
dateFounded in 2012
location
Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.smartnews.com/

H1B Sponsorship

SmartNews has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (23)
2021 (10)
2020 (12)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$410.29M
Key Investors
Development Bank of JapanGreeGlobis Capital Partners
2021-09-15Series F· $230M
2019-11-18Series E· $92M
2016-07-07Series D· $38M

Leadership Team

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Ken Suzuki
Chairman, CEO and President
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Bernie Davis
Head of Media Partnerships
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Company data provided by crunchbase