Full-Time
Breaking News Reporter
Posted on 8/27/2025
The Daily Beast
201-500 employees
Digital news platform with politics, culture.
Compensation Overview
$57.5k - $65k/yr
New York, NY, USA
In Person
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- One to two years’ experience writing breaking news.
- A voracious news diet across digital, linear and social media platforms, and an appetite that covers politics, pop culture, power and big issues in national and global conversations.
- A strong, confident writer’s voice which aligns with The Daily Beast brand.
- A team player, willing and able to collaborate with editors and other reporters to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- A self-starter who can conceive and execute stories with impact; able to take initiative, receive constructive feedback, and work with minimal supervision.
- Comfort meeting quick deadlines, and flexibility outside ‘normal’ working hours where needed. Please note that this role will likely involve a shift pattern including a weekend day (i.e. Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs).
- Prior knowledge of web publishing and using a content management system is a plus.
- Report and write quick, high-impact news items on everything from national news and politics to pop culture and celebrity.
- Produce stories that stay a half-step ahead of the competition, retain a high news metabolism and showcase initiative in finding sources, sifting through public records and identifying fresh takes on established reporting.
- Report and write for a fast-paced newsroom in New York.
- Prior knowledge of web publishing and using a content management system is a plus.
The Daily Beast publishes digital news and entertainment content covering politics, culture, and technology. The platform works by delivering articles, videos, and newsletters like the "Cheat Sheet" to readers, while generating revenue through targeted advertising and brand partnerships. Unlike many traditional news outlets, it integrates specialized product reviews and quick-summary features to maintain high daily engagement and data-driven ad targeting. The company's goal is to provide in-depth analysis and breaking news to a broad audience while maximizing advertising value through user data.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2008
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Anthony L. Fisher joined mid-January as senior opinion editor for politics.
- Mandy Velez appointed managing editor to boost podcasts and newsletters.
- Delta Air Lines partnership creates audioscapes for travel content expansion.
What critics are saying
- Delta-YouTube in-flight content diverts Obsessed audience and ad revenue.
- AI summarizers like Axios fragment Cheat Sheet open rates within 6 months.
- Substack migration cannibalizes 20-30% of opinion traffic in 12 months.
What makes The Daily Beast unique
- Curates breaking news and sharp commentary to avoid information overload.
- Launched Obsessed as standalone entertainment vertical from newsletter.
- Offers Cheat Sheet summaries and Scouted product reviews for engagement.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
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