International bureau chief
| Highest | $12,500 / mo · United States |
|---|---|
| Experience | 8+ yrs |
| Degree | Required |
| First paycheck | 4 years bachelor's + 1 year master's + 7–10 years newsroom experience |
Pay in the destination countries
Monthly, in US dollars. Each country is an Imora admission package — open one for that route's fees, language requirement and deadline.
| Country | Monthly |
|---|---|
| United StatesTOEFL 80–100 · $10–70k | $12,500max |
| Hong KongIELTS 6.0–6.5 · HK–200k | $11,000 |
| SingaporeIELTS 6.5 · SGD 18–35k | $11,000 |
| United KingdomIELTS 6.0–7.0 · £11–38k | $11,000 |
| IrelandIELTS 6.0–6.5 · €10–25k | $9,000 |
| SwitzerlandIELTS 6.5 · CHF 0.9–8k | $8,750 |
What does the day look like?
Only about 20% of the job matches the popular image of breaking major geopolitical scoops, interviewing heads of state, or reporting on camera. The other 80% is newsroom management, security oversight, and administration. The day begins around 07:00 by scanning overnight wire alerts, local press, and intelligence briefings across assigned countries, followed by an editorial pitch call with central headquarters in London, New York, Singapore, or Doha. Between 10:00 and 13:00, you deploy reporters, fixers, and camera operators, reviewing safety protocols for high-risk assignments.
From 13:00 to 17:00, you sub-edit incoming field copy, scripts, and video feeds, enforcing strict verification and defamation standards such as the Reuters Trust Principles or BBC Editorial Guidelines. From 17:00 to 19:00, you handle bureau operations: office budgets, local payroll, visas, host government press accreditations, and diplomatic source meetings. Daily software includes Avid iNEWS, Dalet Galaxy, AP ENPS, Signal, ProtonMail, Bloomberg Terminal, and Bellingcat OSINT tools. The role operates on a 24/7 on-call model, requiring immediate night-time bureau activation during major breaking news events.
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