Breaking News Writer (Freelance)
On-site · Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Breaking News Writer (Freelance) responsible for monitoring breaking news, pitching and developing timely stories, and delivering clean, publish-ready copy under tight deadlines. The role requires rapid gathering and verification of facts from multiple sources, interviewing sources by various methods, identifying unique angles across topics including politics, crime, culture, entertainment, and human interest, and collaborating with editors to enhance story angles and exclusive content. Candidates should be a genuine news junkie with strong reporting instincts, exceptional research and verification skills, the ability to explain complex situations clearly, and a proven ability to publish accurately and quickly in a digital newsroom using CMS tools to maximize reader engagement.
Required Qualifications
- Experienced Freelance Breaking News Writer
- Strong reporting instincts
- Exceptional research and verification skills
- Ability to quickly understand complex situations and explain clearly
- Ability to write timely stories across wide range of topics
- Comfort covering politics, crime, culture, entertainment, and other topics
- Ability to work independently while maintaining speed, accuracy, and editorial standards
- Understanding of digital publishing, audience behavior, and CMS tools
- Proven ability to gather facts from multiple sources and verify information
- Ability to conduct interviews by phone, email, video conference, or in person when necessary
- Ability to develop stronger story angles, enterprise reporting opportunities, and exclusive content
- Capacity to manage multiple stories and meet deadlines
- Strong storytelling ability from headline to final paragraph
- Network of sources for tips, context, and early access
- Maintaining high editorial standards for accuracy, sourcing, fairness, and attribution
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