Staff Writer, Gizmodo - Breaking News

G/O Media is the publisher of the web’s most original media brands, including Gizmodo, Deadspin, Jalopnik, Jezebel, Kotaku, Quartz, The A.V. Club, The Root, The Inventory, The Onion, The Takeout and reaches over 120 million unique visitors a month—more than one-third of all Americans.  We connect with the young, diverse audiences that are shaping our future. Through fearless journalism, provoking comedy, and high-impact storytelling, we are elevating the stories and issues our readers and viewers are passionate about.

About the Role:

Gizmodo is looking for a reporter to contribute to Gizmodo’s Breaking News coverage. This position will focus on covering Breaking News stories on the consumer technology beat. It’s a fast-paced job, requiring multiple bylines per day, meant for a journalist who wants to develop expertise and gain newsroom experience. While the position is focused on news writing, this reporter will also have the opportunity to work on product reviews and other longer-form content.

The ideal candidate for this position learns quickly on their feet, writes fast, clean copy, and is familiar with the tone and breadth of Gizmodo’s coverage. You have an understanding of the major companies, issues, and reader-focused concerns across consumer technology. You can expertly parse press releases and PR statements with a critical eye and have impeccable fact-checking skills. You’ll be providing Gizmodo’s large audience with valuable information and insight into what’s happening in the fast-paced tech industry and how it impacts them.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cover the breaking technology news of the day, quickly and accurately
• Develop expertise and sources in key audience interest areas
• Work closely with editors to identify potential stories and execute on them

Requirements:

• Minimum 1-2 years experience reporting at a major print or digital publication, including experience covering consumer technology topics, gadgets, etc.
• Experience working with CMS systems
• Sharp editing skills, excellent grammar, and a strong sense of voice and style
• Knowledge of journalistic standards, laws, and best reporting practices

This is a position covered under the collective bargaining agreement with the WGA-E at a minimum of $63,000.00 with a range of up to $65,000.00 annually, dependent upon years of related experience.

G/O Media is deeply committed to fostering a transparently inclusive workplace environment and people of color, women, people with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ candidates are very strongly encouraged to apply. Our company-wide mission is to reach very diverse audiences and so, we are deeply committed to having teams and leaders that reflect this mission.

In-Office Policy:

We're better together! G/O Media is back in office with 6 work-from-home days per month. This role is based in our New York City HQ office location.

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