Opportunity
Signal High News Corporation is actively recruiting Journalists for its growing news division. This includes online publications [more], digital radio [more] and studio news programming [more]. Journalists are the front line in the relentless pursuit of truth [more]. They investigate and report news that matters. They are a proud part of the free press [more] and hold power to account. We engage journalists in a wide range of roles and functions [more].
This is a ‘work-from-field’, contract position. English essential.
Best Fit
Successful candidates can smell deceit, read people like childrens’ books, and detect cover-ups and corruption. They are comfortable in confrontation, highly curious, and summary — superlative communicators with no fear of authority. They are detail oriented and, forgiving the language, able to ‘cut through the bullshit’. We welcome a healthy dash of cynicism, sarcasm, and disenfranchisement. They are able to piece it together, gather evidence, and make clear presentations as to their findings. Most importantly, they are willing and able to relentlessly pursue truth.
Journalism requires thought to action — organized, goal-oriented, self-initiating, independent, and mission-critical. It requires collaboration, research skills, active listening, finding value in criticism, and accuracy. Above all, it demands integrity. It demands hard work.
Knowledge/Experience Prerequisites:
(in addition to the minimum requirements listed here)
- understanding of free press, the role of journalism in society;
- superlative communications skills (read, write, speak in principal language);
- ability to work productively under pressure and short timeframes;
- interpersonal skills that facilitate gaining cooperation and acquiescence;
- advanced presentation skills.
We are not demanding seasoned veterans; however, experience goes a long way. We require that candidates are fluent (read, write, speak) in the language of the geopolitical area they wish to report on, and that they have a deep cultural understanding for same. Candidates must have basic English. Additional languages an asset.
We have basic, minimum requirements [more] that must be met.
We Offer
Signal High is one big happy family easy money sensitive and charitable a forward moving force — a great place to be [more]. We are organized [more] and reputable [more], a great team of people [more], with a proud history [more].
We offer:
- solid business and technology infrastructures, work from anywhere in the world;
- flexible, autonomous engagement, wide variety of roles and caseloads fit to availability;
- support from editors, producers, and news executives — successful publication, enhanced revenue;
- a foundation to build your own brand, including free advertising and promotional consideration;
- opportunities to learn and build your skills, then to guide and coach;
- exposure to one of the oldest, most respected, fastest growing, and most dynamic industries;
- a voice — to become part of the conversation.
Important! Journalist compensation is based solely on (a) the selection of journalistic works, and the decision to publish; and (b) the sale of advertising and licensing attached to that journalistic work. This is to say that journalists receive a percentage of advertising sold that attaches to their work. Journalists are welcome to double-hat other roles and are compensated accordingly.
Your submission must include a detailed resume and covering letter. It can include more, if you wish — e.g. letters of reference, performance evaluations, commendations from employers/colleagues, etc. This is your opportunity to introduce yourself and tell us why you would be a good asset to the agency.
Your submission should show where your interests lie — written news, radio, or studio — behind the scenes, in the limelight, in leadership roles. You should give some indication of availability, geographic area, matters of interest, and any specialty skills you may have. We invite you to include letters of reference from previous employers, organizations, and colleagues, as well as a profile of your language skills.
Your submission should clearly illustrate how you are a good fit to the position. Please direct any questions or comments to people@signalhigh.news. You are also invited (and encouraged) to reach out to currently engaged members of our team.
Thank-you for your interest.
