We are a leading global digital media and entertainment company producing engaging content in 17 languages for people of all ages.
Our portfolio includes award-winning art and pop culture magazine boredpanda.com and top DIY channel Crafty Panda. We provide uplifting content at an unprecedented speed: 160 million site views per month and 62 billion video views annually.
Our team consists of over 600 creative individuals working from 42 different countries and 4 offices, located in Vilnius, Lithuania.
We are seeking an experienced Current Affairs Journalist to join our team. This role involves providing unbiased and informative content on US/world politics, conflicts, global finance, and major events shaping the world today.
Key Responsibilities:
* Write in-depth articles covering current affairs, politics, world news, and finance;
* Conduct thorough research and analyze complex global events to provide accurate and engaging reporting;
* Develop compelling headlines that attract and inform readers;
* Work in a fast-paced environment, competing with top global publishers to break news first;
* Ensure all content meets high journalistic standards, maintaining impartiality and credibility;
* Identify trending or underreported stories, offering fresh angles and insights.
Requirements:
* Proven journalism experience, particularly in current affairs, politics, world news, or finance;
* Native-level English skills with excellent writing, editing, and storytelling abilities;
* Strong ability to analyze political and economic developments and distill them for a broad audience;
* A keen interest in US politics;
* A track record of finding and breaking exclusive stories is a strong advantage;
* Ability to work independently, pitch story ideas, and meet tight deadlines;
* Familiarity with sourcing credible information and verifying facts;
* Newsroom experience is essential;
* Capability to work from 10:00 to 19:00 (Lithuanian time zone).
What We Offer:
* A unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new global news platform;
* The chance to shape the editorial direction of a trusted, high-quality news source;
* Support for your professional growth: training opportunities and skill development;
* A creative and dynamic work environment within a global team;
* Team events and networking opportunities.
If you meet these requirements, we look forward to receiving your application. Please provide your CV in English. Selected candidates will be required to complete a test task. AI-generated applications will not be considered.