Researcher

Job Description

Your New Role...

We are looking for a Researcher (Temporary) to join our team based in New York. Successful candidates will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail and broad curiosity about the world. We are looking for a fast and graceful writer.

Your Role Accountabilities...
• Find and research creative and current story ideas and guests
• Conduct research and fact-check for all information that goes on the air on GPS
• Assist Fareed Zakaria in research for his columns, blogposts and other writing
• Suggest stories, prepare research to support story preparation and find examples to illustrate trend stories
• Perform some light administrative work for Fareed
• With the executive producer and others, perform general quality control checks on the show before it is determined ready for air.

Qualifications & Experience...
• Proficient in use of the internet; excellent communication skills; self-starter, self-motivated; strong news judgment and research skills
• Substantial practical experience using the web for research is required
• Ability to comfortably work with diverse personalities in often intense newsroom situations
• Minimum educational requirement: 4-year college degree (bachelor's degree or international equivalent)
• Excellent communication skills - assertive yet diplomatic with the ability to make quick decisions under pressure, solve problems creatively, work independently and efficiently.
• The ability to multi-task, and switch gears elegantly based on changing needs and deadlines

If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp3mm4-18-118-2-15-42 in your application.