Reporter, Tech Wealth and Culture

About the role

Another boomtime has come to Silicon Valleyone unlike any other. With an unprecedented amount of capital going to fund the AI era and crypto prices soaring the tech elite have never been richer and our Weekend section is looking for an ambitious reporter to chronicle the pastimes and pursuits of the technorati. This person should have infinite curiosity about the many many answers to these overlapping questions: How do Silicon Valleys wealthiest people live their livesand what do they spend their money on

This reporter will deliver must-read stories that offer a definitive examination of these new masters of the universe looking at everything from what they buy to how they exercise to where they travel and dine.

What youll do

• Write two to three stories a month for Weekendwith a priority on exclusive scoopy features that shed new light on how the rich and famous of Silicon Valley are spending their money.
• Contribute to Weekends weekly newsletter.
• Collaborate widely with The Informations editors and other reporters drawing on the collective wisdom and knowledge of Silicon Valleys most authoritative newsroom.
• Appear on TITV The Informations daily live video show to discuss your stories and other topics on your beat.

Qualifications

• At least two years of newsroom experienceideally covering tech or the Bay Area.
• A willingness to work closely with editors to craft high-impact stories living up to The Informations brand of exclusive journalism. You should be comfortable being edited to the highest expectations of magazine-style journalismand thrive on that type of collaboration.

What success looks like in your first 3-6 months:

Were a fast-paced high-metabolism newsroom and so is our weekly Weekend section. You should be ready to hit the ground running and publishing by the end of your first month. By month three you should have a healthy pipeline of stories as you comfortably multi-task and juggle stories in different stages of completion. Within half a year wed hope your well-developed pipeline has produced some of our most-read pieces establishing you as an authority.

Why Join Us

At The Information youll have the opportunity to work with a team of passionate professionals shaping the future of tech and business journalism. Were committed to fostering a collaborative inclusive environment where innovative ideas thrive. If youre excited about the chance to make an impact with your marketing expertise and help grow a brand thats setting the standard for quality journalism wed love to hear from you.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families including:

• Company-paid medical dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents
• Medical coverage that includes fertility care and $0 copays for in-office mental health visits with in-network providers
• Paid parental leave to support and empower new parents
• Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Fitness and wellness stipend to encourage a healthy lifestyle
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Company-sponsored lunches in the office every Monday
• Commuter benefits
• A supportive inclusive and diverse work environment with a zero-tolerance policy for harassment

We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the United States. This is a hybrid role with office attendance required 3 days/week.

Salary Range: $80000 to $120000 Annually Bonus Benefits

The salary range posted is based on the companys good faith belief at the time of the posting. Actual compensation may vary above or below this range based on factors such as location work experience and skill level.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We are committed to diversity and to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages.