News Assignment Editor

Overview

News Assignment Editor. We are looking for someone who is fast, efficient and has excellent news instincts and judgment.
Responsibilities

Scan and assess 500 to 2,000 global headlines daily.
Strike a balance between breaking news and other news, such as business, science, technology, health, entertainment and politics.
Make and track assignments for copywriters, news anchors and video editors.
Turn each event into a self-contained, one-minute report available in three formats: Anchored Video, Text, and Audio.
Qualifications

Experience with OpenAI Chat GPT or similar AI tools.
Ability to stay calm and communicate clearly under pressure.
Undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
Knowledge of international news preferred, particularly in Southeast, East and South Asia.
Prefer (not required) one-year relevant experience in a deadline-driven newsroom.
Compensation

Compensation: $18.00 up to $25.00 per hour depending on experience.
About FairWealth

FairWealth is preparing to build a next-generation, video-first, fact-only global news service. We are a well-capitalized startup with founders who have deep history in the global news business. We plan for our team to gather, compose and distribute approximately 60 one-minute anchored video news reports daily, operating one shift Monday through Friday. We are committed to delivering factual, unbiased reports on major newsworthy events worldwide. Looking ahead, FairWealth aims to distribute our constantly updated media library to news publishers, aggregators, and digital platforms across the globe. The surge in misinformation and fake news has created a powerful opportunity for our organization to scale.
Fundamental Elements

We focus on the fundamental elements of news: who, what, when, and where.
Each event is turned into a self-contained, one-minute report, available in three formats: Anchored Video, Text, and Audio.
Content is completely free from opinion, analysis, native ads, and sponsored or promotional material masked as news.
Application Note

We will not consider applications that do not include a paragraph describing the sources and methods used to find international news. Include this paragraph in your cover letter. Also submit a resume, references, and a formal cover letter with up to three links to writing samples. These are full-time positions in Salt Lake City. We will not accept applications for freelancers or pitches for writing services. FairWealth is an equal opportunity employer.

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