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Financecolombia

Journalist

Financecolombia, Germantown, Ohio, United States

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Established digital media group is seeking talented editors and journalists to produce articles on the business and investment sector in Colombia, the Caribbean and Central America. You will own your time but be responsible for results (quantity AND quality). Successful candidates will demonstrate impeccable knowledge of news and press, and with established contacts and sources.

Responsibilities

Ensure prompt turnaround of news materials

Coordinate day-to-day coverage of current events

Develop ideas for articles or content based on readership and news section

Once you have demonstrated your ability: Manage freelance journalists and writers, ensuring their product quality meets our standards

Verify data and information, ensuring the veracity of all articles before publishing them

Write and edit copy, ensuring that all writing is of high quality, and at a fair level for our readers

Ensure that articles have headlines and good photos and graphics

Identify regional writers and journalists to contribute to the portal

Teach and manage contributors about editorial standards and our policy

Use sources, such as press releases, radio, television, the internet and direct contacts with sources and authorities, to investigate news

Check content to avoid plagiarism and ensure authenticity

Requirements

2 years of demonstrable experience as a journalist or news editor

Native professional level English + Spanish fluency.

Ability to write and edit effective and interesting copy

Ability to work under pressure and in a hurry

Creativity, ability to imagine how an idea will be interpreted after writing

Deep knowledge of social media, how to use them and how to apply them in the branch of journalism

Domain of software applications and computers

Ability to write without political or philosophical bias

You must be able to write in US-style North American English - grammar, vocabulary, spelling, etc.

Personal Qualities

Friendly personality, with encouragement, judgment and leadership

Analytical way of thinking

Excellent ability to communicate: verbal and written

High level of personal organization and ability to work without heavy oversight

Creative with broad curiosity and passionate about exploring ideas and concepts

Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines

Excellent ability to plan, organize, and present

Pay Structure

$5 USD each: Rewrite press releases, removing the fluff, and when necessary, asking for photos from the issuer

$10 USD each: Edit raw interview transcripts into finished articles, research and write full articles, 3-4 sources, generally 400-800 words, obtaining photos

Our goal is to hire a full time editor. However, to avoid mistakes and to ensure a good fit, we will pay the candidates we select on a per-article basis, as indicated here. When the right candidate reveals himself or herself based on demonstrated capability, the freelancer may be offered a full-time salaried contract position.

Interested candidates can send their qualifications, accompanied by links to some examples of their work and professional references.

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