Newsroom Fellow
Semafor
About this role
A Newsroom Fellow at Semafor is an early-career, entry-level journalist role on the US politics team based in Washington, DC. It is a paid, fixed-term position (six months, extendable up to two years) intended for candidates with knowledge of US institutions such as the White House, Congress, and the Supreme Court. The role sits within a global news platform focused on transparent, high-quality journalism and involves working across Semafor’s coverage verticals.
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About Semafor
semafor.comSemafor is a global news platform that delivers intelligent, transparent reporting — breaking stories, in-depth analysis and video. Its journalists cover politics, policy, business, finance, technology, climate and energy, media and entertainment, and world affairs, with dedicated beats on China, Asia, Europe and Africa for U.S. and international readers. Semafor pairs daily reporting with newsletters, events and video briefings, emphasizing clarity, sourcing transparency and contextual explanation.
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About Semafor
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$56k – $66k
per year