Staff Writer, Business

Job Description

WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We reach more than 30 million people each month through WIRED.com, our digital edition, the magazine, social media, and live events. Job Description Location: New York, NY

About the Role

WIRED seeks a reporter to cover tech companies and their influence, with a particular focus on the major platforms. In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-impact stories for the WIRED business desk, ranging from breaking news to longer-lead investigations.

Responsibilities

• Consistently break news and deliver scoops
• Report and write at least eight stories per month, juggling shorter news pieces with longer, differentiated investigative work
• Pitch, report, and write stories on tech companies and their influence
• Collaborate with other members of the business 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
• Additional projects/stories as assigned

Requirements

• At least 3 years experience as a technology or business journalist with a track record of investigative reporting on technology companies
• A proven track record of scoops and the ability to consistently break news on a beat
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage a constantly evolving workload and prioritize appropriately
• A clear, engaging, jargon-free writing style

Qualifications

This is a guild position. The expected base salary range for this position is from $85,000-$110,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.