Are you addicted to finding and sharing news on Twitter? We may have the perfect job for you ...
The Breaking News Twitter Reporter will be responsible for running a Twitter account (or accounts) focused on breaking news from around the globe.
Stories could range a mass shooting to the state of the California wildfires. He or she should feel comfortable tweet-storming news as it happens, the same way a reporter would update a story as it develops.
This person would also be responsible for live-tweeting major events, like the Presidential primary debates, major sporting events, and major protests around the world.
He or she should also have a knack for discovering trending stories on Twitter, whether it's the next viral video or the beginnings of a major news story.
The ideal candidate:
- Is an excellent storyteller - he or she is good at taking complex current events and presenting them in a compelling and relatable way
- Is obsessed with news and being the first to know anytime something is happening in the world
- Interprets news quickly and writes at lightning speed
- Produces clean, clear copy
- Lives for the thrill of getting faves and retweets on Twitter, and building a dedicated following on the platform
- Has a proven track record on social media, with vibrant accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.
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