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Trending News Fellow

Trending News Fellow

CompanyBusiness Insider
LocationNew York, NY, USA
Salary$20 – $20
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad

Requirements

  • An interest in covering the most compelling news from the world’s biggest companies — and the rivalries and controversies that can result
  • A keen eye for impactful and potentially market-moving corporate news and how employees are reacting
  • A broad knowledge base spanning multiple industries and company types
  • A fundamental understanding of how corporations conduct business and grow
  • A nose for identifying any developments that seem unusual and out-of-the-ordinary
  • A willingness to conduct cold-reachouts and quick interviews to advance news
  • Speed, close attention to detail and accuracy, and clean copy
  • Experience with original reporting and writing (school publications are great!)

Responsibilities

  • Taking assignments from editors
  • Pitching story ideas, including original reporting
  • Sourcing up in assigned companies
  • Researching and conducting interviews
  • Covering breaking news and smart aggregation
  • Updating existing coverage with new developments

Preferred Qualifications

  • A passion for digital storytelling and voracious reading habits
  • Familiarity with digital and social media
  • The ability to work quickly and collaboratively with a fast-paced team
  • Proofreading and copyediting skills
  • A love of Business Insider and our mission to serve readers with the information and inspiration they need in a way that’s accurate, fair, fast, and fun