Breaking News Reporter, Weekend

Location: New York, New York
Job Category: Online | New Media
Job ID: 11639
Employment Type: Part time
Salary:
Posted: 03.24.2026

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Job Description:

Weekend Breaking News Reporter

The Daily Beast is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Weekend Breaking News Reporter to join our news team.

About the Role

The Weekend Breaking News Reporter will report and write quick, high-impact news items on everything from national news and politics and to pop culture and celebrity. The ideal candidate will have an ability to produce stories that stay a half-step ahead of the competition. In addition, they must have demonstrated skills to weave interviews, anecdotes, and exclusive details into compelling narratives.

The reporter must have a high news metabolism and be ready to find sources, sift through public records, break news, and write with flair. And have experience as a news reporter and the clips to show it. 

Candidates must be available to work weekend shifts. There are two distinct roles: one covering a daytime schedule (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday) and another covering an evening schedule (4 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Friday and Saturday).

What You'll Do:

• Contribute to breaking news coverage.
• Report and write news items on deadline.
• Spot emerging stories before they dominate national headlines.
• Identify and pitch stories that matter to our audience and write intelligent, exciting copy with a punchy attitude that separates us from other outlets.
• Produce clean, concise and accurate copy in a breaking news environment that requires a fast pace and can-do attitude.
• Be able to locate original sources for stories and be comfortable making calls, creating sources and conducting interviews if necessary.
• Be comfortable writing across a variety of topics including U.S. politics, world news, entertainment, sports, and media
• An understanding of the Daily Beast’s voice and dynamic tone.

Qualifications

• Three years writing and reporting news for a national or large regional newspaper, website or TV station.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects and deadlines.
• Willingness to collaborate with other reporters and editors.
• Strong writing and reporting skills.
• An understanding of pressing topics.
• A self-starter who can conceive and execute stories with impact.
• Ability to take initiative, receive constructive feedback, and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated capacity to work well in a team environment.
• Willingness to work weekend shifts.

Pay Range Salary

The pay range for this position is $360 per shift. 

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement listed here?  If you’re interested in joining the Beast but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we encourage you to give it a shot all the same. It might turn out that you’re just the right candidate for this or other roles. See more about our commitment to diversity at https://www.thedailybeast.com/company/diversity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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