Senior Writer, Investigations

Primary responsibilities

• Consistently break news and deliver scoops
• Report and write at least four stories per month, primarily focused on differentiated investigative work
• Pitch, report, and write stories, with a focus on using data, open source tools, or visual investigations
• Collaborate with other members of the security desk, and journalists from across the WIRED newsroom
• Collaborate with audio, video, events, and social media teams as needed to develop ways of telling stories on other platforms
• Work collaboratively with global markets on all relevant stories or packages

Requirements

• At least 4 years experience as journalist with a track record of investigative data or OSINT reporting
• A proven track record of scoops and the ability to consistently break news
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage a constantly evolving workload and prioritize appropriately
• A clear, engaging, jargon-free writing style

Qualifications

The expected base salary range for this position is from $95,000-$129,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.