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JNS

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11 - 50 employees

📱 Media

💰 Series B - JNS on 2019-07

Media

JNS is a news agency and digital publisher focused on Israel and the global Jewish community, producing breaking news, analysis, opinion, features, newsletters and video programming (JNS TV). It covers politics, security, antisemitism, culture and Jewish life, and serves readers, institutions and partners worldwide through reporting, multimedia and event programming.

📋 Description

• Monitor official sources, Hebrew-language media, wire services and other news outlets for breaking developments. • Write and publish clear, accurate breaking news updates for the JNS live ticker. • Maintain a steady flow of news updates throughout each shift, increasing output significantly during major breaking news events. • Exercise strong editorial judgment to determine what constitutes breaking news and how stories should be prioritized. • Verify information before publication and adhere strictly to JNS sourcing and attribution standards. • Coordinate closely with the Shift Editor and Breaking News Desk Lead throughout each shift. • Ensure seamless handoffs during breaks and at shift changes so coverage remains continuous. • Assist with monitoring social media and other emerging sources while following JNS verification protocols. • Contribute to ongoing improvements in workflow, monitoring practices and newsroom efficiency.

🎯 Requirements

• Previous newsroom or journalism experience, preferably in breaking news. • Exceptional news judgment and the ability to identify stories quickly. • Excellent English writing and editing skills. • Ability to work accurately under tight deadlines. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Familiarity with Israeli current affairs and the regional news landscape. • Ability to read Hebrew is strongly preferred. • Comfortable working collaboratively in a remote newsroom using Slack and other digital tools.