Breaking News Editor

About the role

Factal is hiring an experienced journalist to join our Seattle-based newsroom and work alongside other editors to monitor and cover global breaking news stories in real time. We’re looking for forward-thinking journalists and risk-intelligence analysts with experience in news and digital newsrooms. You are excited about the fast-paced world of breaking news, comfortable in high-stress environments, and familiar with covering different regions of the world. This position is limited to candidates on the U.S. West Coast due to the hours, but remote candidates in that timezone are welcome to apply.

This role primarily involves afternoon and evening shifts, along with one weekend shift.

About Factal

In a world of false information, facts save lives. From wildfires and shootings to disease outbreaks, Factal verifies and pinpoints global events in real time. Trusted by many of the world's largest companies, technology platforms, and NGOs, Factal helps keep people safe while expediting disaster relief and humanitarian aid to those who need it most.

Responsibilities

• Excel at real-time news judgment in a high-pressure environment
• Quickly write accurate and concise news copy that follows AP style
• Write transparently, explaining what we know and don’t know
• Find and make sense of news events from social media
• Use tools and techniques for verifying information
• Thrive in breaking news situations and cope with strong online content
• Communicate effectively and share ideas with product teams
• Work flexibly in terms of days and hours

Requirements

• Familiarity with global geography and the current state of geopolitics
• Ability to understand more than one language (preferred but not required)
• Self-starter who works well with others in a startup environment

Benefits

• Full medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Generous PTO and parental leave
• 401K
• Stock options
• Work retreats
• Lots of dog pics

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $71,400 - $96,600. Compensation is a mix of base salary and bonus. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

A background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process. Factal participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.