Tech Reporter, Robotics
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Business Insider is hiring a tech reporter to cover the evolution of AI to physical robotics and all the companies and financial players who are invested.
From humanoid robots to factory automation robotics is rapidly moving from the lab into the real economy. Were looking for a reporter who can break news make sense of how robots are being built funded deployed and monetized and tell the stories of the people behind the tech.
The ideal candidate will cover the founders investors scientists and others powering the robotics boom at companies like Tesla Boston Dynamics Meta Google OpenAI Figure AI and Agility Robotics. That means scoops on fundraising rounds acquisitions talent grabs successes and stumbles and smart stories on where the hype is running ahead of reality.
This beat sits at the intersection of AI hardware labor defense and logistics. Were looking for someone who is curious determined and excited to chase big stories with real-world impact. Experience in robotics AI hardware manufacturing or frontier tech is a plus but not required if you bring sharp instincts strong sourcing skills and a passion for understanding how emerging technologies become real businesses.
Here are some of the kinds of stories this reporter would work on:
EXCLUSIVE: Inside OpenAIs renewed push into robotics
EXCLUSIVE: Tesla plans to start training Optimus at its Austin factory
Boston Dynamics CEO told us how the humanoid robot revolution begins
This role is based in the Bay Area or another major tech hub. This role is union-eligible.
Key Responsibilities:
- Juggle faster scoops and longer-term feature and enterprise pieces.
- Generate original actionable ideas that drive conversation and excite our readers.
- Maintain and build a strong network of sources.
- Jump on the news and write quickly and concisely under time pressure.
The ideal candidate:
- Is an ambitious journalist with a high metabolism for consistent bylines on scoops features and enterprise.
- Can translate complex technical concepts into crisp compelling stories; cultivate sources across aerospace startups venture capital and government
- Shows a willingness to learn and adjust as beats and reader demands evolve
- Has a track record of breaking news and a portfolio of features
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary: $110000 - $140000 (dependent on skills experience and competencies)
- Unlimited PTO 10 paid holidays and 16 weeks of parental leave
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance plans
- Matched and vested 401k plan
- Access to resources for financial planning guidance family planning services mental health reach out and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Additional benefits include commuter benefits phone reimbursement gym membership discounts and more
Business Insider is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and when making employment decisions does not discriminate based on race ethnicity gender gender identity or expression sex sexual orientation age nationality or national origin religion disability familial status and military or veteran status. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.
Are you passionate about this opportunity but worried that you dont have 100% of the experience were looking for We still want to hear from you! Apply online and let us know why you would make a great addition to Business Insider.
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