Researcher (Temporary)
WarnerMedia
- New York City, NY
- $52,416-97,344 per year
- Temporary
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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