Newsroom Fellow
Semafor(1 year ago)
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.
Required Skills
- Research
- Reporting
- Writing
- News Production
- Data Visualization
- Editing
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Political Knowledge
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.