Misinformation Reporter job
ABC NEW YORK, NY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The job would entail leading ABC News coverage of misinformation and disinformation as it occurs throughout the news including political, medical, business, and climate stories.
This job would require an experienced journalist capable of interacting across all of #oneabcnews including streaming, digital, audio and broadcast.
The person hired would serve multiple roles including off-air reporter occasionally contributing to on-air coverage, editorial guide, and staff trainer.
Responsibilities:
Initially, the focus of this role will be on the upcoming midterm elections
Must be up to date on current controversies and trends in the news environment
Must build or develop a strong network of reliable sources
Establish close coordination with the visual verification and news practices staff to report on misinformation/disinformation
Requirements:
At least 10 years of experience
Must be an experienced, sharp reporter and talented storyteller
Must have a solid understanding of the world of misinformation and the social media platforms where it first circulates
Must possess a deep knowledge of news diginets (eg, Buzzfeed, Cheddar, etc) social media platforms (eg, Tik Tok, Snap, Twitter, Facebook).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage data-driven reporting and share topline learnings
The ability to conduct in-depth investigative pieces as well as cover breaking news events on a daily basis
A commitment to reaching out to a diverse range of sources
The ability to manage relationships within ABC News to maintain the highest journalist standards
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