Senior Writer, Investigations
Senior Writer, Investigations
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$ 95000 - 129000
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Job Description
Job Description
Location:
New York NYWIRED seeks a reporter who is adept at building and working with data sets and/or open source tools to break impactful stories in the worlds of technology cybersecurity science and beyond.
In this role youll be expected to have both traditional reporting skills and technological chops. Were interested in people with a demonstrated facility in visual and open source investigations data journalism or some combination of those. Coding ability is a plus but not mandatory; our priority is someone who can find differentiated stories hiding in plain sight whether thats from a data leak a satellite image or a trail of digital bread crumbs.
You should have a demonstrated ability not only to identify promising leads but to report them out by both technological and traditional means. This dynamic position requires curiosity and creativity to produce at least four stories per month. While youll be based on our security desk youll be encouraged to look for unique stories across all of WIREDs areas of coverage. An eagerness to work collaboratively with other WIRED reporters is a major plus.
The successful candidate must have extensive experience and a demonstrated portfolio of investigative work. They will also have the opportunity to work acrossand should be comfortable witha wide range of formats such as social podcasts video series live events etc.
This role reports to WIREDs Director of Science Politics and Security and is part of a growing and increasingly global newsroom of smart kind nerdy and well-informed colleagues who are always brimming with ideas and eager to help each other out. This role is in-office (4 days/week) and we are open to candidates in San Francisco and New York.
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
Additional projects/stories as assigned
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
The expected base salary range for this position is from $95000-$129000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills training experience and education.
This is a guild position.
What happens next
If you are interested in this opportunity please apply below and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
Cond Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status age familial status and other legally protected characteristics.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
