Senior Writer, Advertising (Business Media / Design)

About the role

The world's leading business media brand focused on innovation in technology, leadership, and design is hiring a Senior Writer to join its Design editorial team. The publication is looking for an experienced journalist with deep knowledge of the marketing and advertising industry and a relentless drive to break news. The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller with strong relationships in the advertising and agency world, including corporate marketing executives. This person has a keen sense of how creativity fuels innovation, how marketing shapes culture, and the editorial judgment to separate hype from substance. The publication focuses on original, distinctive coverage exploring how innovation is reshaping the business of reaching customers, culture, and society. This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and writing deeply reported, ambitious features with exclusive information about the intersection of innovation, advertising, and marketing
• Adding smart, quick-turn analysis to breaking news based on reporting and sources
• Appearing on podcasts and video discussing the latest stories and trends in the field
• Collaborating with editors and colleagues to share leads, shape coverage, and identify high-impact stories that drive premium membership subscriptions
• Occasionally contributing to print, franchises, and recognition programs
• Representing the publication at live events, in media appearances, and on podcasts or video

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in daily journalism, preferably covering design, advertising, or media for a news publication
• Ability to generate original story ideas based on primary reporting and active source-building
• A strong list of existing sources and track record of uncovering new information
• Established relationships within the design or advertising sector, particularly with founders, agency executives, CMOs, and other key industry figures
• Superior writing and reporting skills with ability to conceive imaginative, innovative stories
• Excellent news judgment and ability to distill complex topics into accessible, engaging narratives

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with annual employer match
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• parental leave
• life and disability insurance
• fitness and professional development reimbursement

Pay

Salary range is $89,000-$120,000 plus bonus eligibility.

Schedule

The role can be based in the Bay Area or follow a 3-day hybrid schedule (Tuesday through Thursday on-site) in New York City.