News Writer

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๐Ÿ’ต $73k-$75k
๐Ÿ“Remote - United States

Summary

Join The Verge as a News Writer and be part of a team that delivers the sharpest analysis on daily tech news. You will gather stories, vet them, and write and publish news across various tech areas. This role requires experience in a fast-paced newsroom and the ability to transform complex ideas into engaging stories. The position is remote and offers benefits. The ideal candidate has a passion for consumer technology news and the ability to identify and write compelling story angles. The salary range is $73,000-$75,000 USD.

Requirements

  • Experience writing and publishing fast-breaking stories
  • Prior experience as a news writer in a fast-moving digital news environment
  • The ability to transform complex ideas into interesting and understandable stories, with an eye toward the audienceโ€™s interests and needs
  • An ability to connect the dots โ€” taking a technology or internet culture story from something abstract to something tangible
  • A love for breaking news
  • Passion for The Vergeโ€™s core coverage areas of technology and science

Responsibilities

  • Gather stories from news feeds and spotting breaking news on key Verge coverage areas
  • Participating in our newsroom as we vet stories and identify angles, and picking up assignments promptly
  • Writing and publishing a wide range of news across consumer technology, tech policy, transportation, and science
  • Supporting production of tentpole Verge events coverage, including Google IO, Apple hardware events, and more

Benefits

  • This job is remote
  • This is a permanent, full-time position
  • This job is benefits-eligible

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