Hebrew Correspondent & Assistant Editor

לתיאור התפקיד בעברית לחצו כאן

Location: Hybrid (Jerusalem)

Type: Full Time

About JNS

Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) is the fastest-growing news agency covering Israel and the Jewish world. We deliver news, briefs, features, opinions, and analysis to more than 100 print and digital publications every day. JNS also produces video programming, podcasts, and a wide range of creative multimedia content designed to inform, engage, and inspire our global audience.

Role Overview

As JNS expands its Hebrew-language presence, we are seeking a versatile Hebrew Correspondent & Assistant Editor. This role combines original reporting and storytelling with hands-on support for digital site management. You will work closely with the Hebrew Editor & Site Manager to ensure a continuous, high-quality flow of news, while helping maintain the backend and optimization of our digital platform.

Reports directly to the Hebrew Editor

Key Responsibilities

• News Reporting: Write original news stories, briefs, and features focused on Israel and the Jewish world.
• Translation & Editing: Translate and localize complex news items and commentary from the English desk into natural Hebrew.
• Site Management Support: Assist with CMS, homepage curation, page layouts, and publishing flows to back up the Site Manager.
• Digital Optimization: Implement SEO best practices, craft compelling headlines, and select multimedia assets to maximize story reach.
• Quality Control: Review published content to spot and correct formatting errors, broken links, or editorial typos.
• Audience Engagement: Support the distribution of stories via newsletters and social media channels to boost traffic.
• Sourcing Op-Ed freelancers as needed

Skills & Experience

• Journalism Experience: Proven track record in reporting, writing, or editing for a digital news outlet.
• Language Skills: Native Hebrew speaker with exceptional writing skills and professional working proficiency in English.
• Tech & CMS Literacy: Prior experience working within WordPress or similar content management systems is highly preferred.
• Digital Savvy: Basic understanding of SEO, web formatting, and audience engagement metrics.
• Adaptability: Ability to multi-task between writing and technical site duties in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to Detail: High standards for factual accuracy, grammatical correctness, and visual presentation.