Staff Reporter @Inc.

About the role

Inc. Business Media is looking for a Staff Reporter to cover the fast-evolving intersection of AI, entrepreneurship, and business innovation. This role is focused on delivering sharp, timely journalism that helps founders understand how emerging technologies are reshaping the way companies are built, scaled, and run. The ideal candidate combines strong news instincts with the ability to develop bigger, reported stories—moving fluidly between quick-turn coverage, service journalism, and enterprise features. They’ll own their beat, develop pitches, and produce high-impact stories covering the big AI players, as well as emerging startups that founders and entrepreneurs should know about. This role reports to the Tech Editor and works closely with editors and the audience team to ensure coverage is timely, useful, and aligned with Inc.’s mission and voice.

Responsibilities

• Write approximately 20 stories per month, spanning breaking news, service stories, and deeper reporting.
• Pitch story ideas daily, with a focus on originality and audience relevance.
• Own and grow a core beat—AI for founders and business leaders—identifying opportunities ahead of competitors.
• Break news and advance original reporting with founders, executives, and industry experts.
• Translate complex topics into clear, actionable insights.
• Collaborate with social, video, and other teams to extend the reach of key stories.
• Contribute to Inc. events and editorial initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of reporting experience, ideally in AI, business, or technology.
• Proven ability to generate story ideas consistently and execute at a high volume.
• Strong track record of writing stories that reach large audiences and deliver clear value to readers.
• Skilled at translating technical concepts into explanations for nontechnical readers.
• Able to break news, develop sources, and produce original reporting.
• Comfort balancing speed and depth—from daily news hits to more ambitious stories, with a commitment to accuracy regardless of scope.
• Understanding of digital publishing best practices, including SEO and Discover optimization, data analytics, and performance tracking.

Qualifications

• Strong sense of Inc. Business Media’s audience: founders, operators, and growth-minded leaders.
• Collaborative, self-directed, and highly organized.

Skills

• Ability to write compelling, engaging, and informative articles.
• Experience with SEO and digital publishing best practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America East Collective Bargaining Agreement. Salary range: $77,000 - $90,000 + bonus eligible. Compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, industry, and education.

Pay

$77,000.00 Annually to $90,000.00 Annually