US News Reporter

Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia. 

Newsweek is seeking a US News Reporter to join our UK-based digital newsroom, producing fast, 

accurate

, and original coverage of U.S. politics, current affairs, and culture. The

y 

will contribute 

to original 

stories 

each 

day—

leveraging

generative AI and automation tools responsibly to enhance speed and quality—while applying strong editorial judgment, rigorous fact-checking, and an understanding of media law.

Reporting to the News Editor, 

the

US News Reporter 

will source, pitch, research, and develop stories that include 

originals, exclusives, interviews, 

breaking news, 

and 

live blogs

. 

Reporters will obtain on-the-record statements from credible sources and 

prominent 

subject-matter experts. They will add depth to their coverage by 

analysing

relevant data and documentation. Their reporting will be further elevated through the integration of multimedia elements. 

T

hey will actively 

monitor

a range of sources and platforms to 

identify

emerging stories and discussions of interest to a U.S. audience.

The U.S. News Reporter

will 

be responsible for

ensuring high-quality coverage that is 

accurate

, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism. They will perform any other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business.

This is a full-time role, 

working 

Tuesday to Saturday

from 7am to 4pm.

Our office is based in 

London,

but you will have the ability to work from home anywhere in the UK. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce multiple 

articl

es daily, including AI‑assisted 

stori

es, to a high editorial standard.

• Pitch original ideas and develop exclusives: secure expert/source quotes, obtain documents/data, and advance stories.

• Respond quickly to breaking news; contribute to live blogs during major events.

• Apply sound editorial judgment and rigorous fact-checking to ensure accuracy, fairness, clarity, and journalistic integrity.

• Leverage AI and automation tools to boost reporting efficiency (research support, drafting 

assistance

, transcript/translation, timelines), while editing and verifying all outputs.

• Collaborate with editors, visuals, and audience teams to package stories with graphics, images, video, and embeds.

• Ensure Newsweek delivers high-quality reporting that is 

accurate

, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism.

• Perform any other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business.

Requirements :

• Experience in a

reputable 

fast‑paced digital newsroom, covering U.S. news (politics, current affairs, and culture).

• Proven ability to source, pitch, report

and

write

daily stories to a high standard.

• Strong news judgment

and 

excellent command of clear, concise digital copy.
- Solid understanding of media law, sourcing best practices, and ethical journalism.
- Experience in a

reputable 

fast‑paced digital newsroom, covering U.S. news (politics, current affairs, and culture).

• Proven ability to source, pitch, report

and

write

daily stories to a high standard.

• Strong news judgment

and 

excellent command of clear, concise digital copy.
- Solid understanding of media law, sourcing best practices, and ethical journalism.

Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.