Wired transportation editor Davies is laid off
Wired transportation editor Alex Davies was among the Conde Nast staffers who were laid off on Wednesday. Davies oversaw Wired’s transportation coverage, writing and editing stories with a focus on autonomous and electric vehicles, aviation, and infrastructure. His book recounting the creation of the self-driving car, “Driven: The Race to Create the Autonomous Car,” will be published […]
Wired lays off reporter Martineau
Wired reporter Paris Martineau is among the Conde Nast staffers laid off on Wednesday. On Twitter, Martineau wrote, “If you are looking for a reporter to cover tech, the homesharing industry, or online influence, Im well sourced and was in the middle of reporting out another scoop when I found out.” Martineau joined Wired in October 2018. […]
Wired’s editorial staff forms a union
Tech news Wired magazine’s staffers will form an editorial union as parent company Condé Nast plans cuts due to the coronavirus economic downturn, reports Maxwell Tani of Daily Beast. Tani reports, “The union will likely ultimately encompass the editorial staff of nearly 80 people, including writers, researchers, video producers, and other non-managers at the publication—making […]
Wired hires D’Anastasio to cover gaming industry
Wired magazine has hired Cecilia D’Anastasio to cover the gaming industry. D’Anastasio has been at Kotaku since June 2016, most recently as a senior reporter on special projects. She reports investigative features alongside Gizmodo Media’s Special Projects Desk, the company’s investigative unit, with her articles centering on games, virtual worlds, esports and digital labor. Before […]
Wired seeks a senior editor in London
Wired is looking for an experienced journalist to work across its multiple platforms. The successful candidate will be a highly literate team player who is full of ideas, always curious and very energetic. A passion for technology, startup culture and ecosystems is a must, as is an eye for detail. They will also understand the […]
Wired hires Knight to cover artificial intelligence
Will Knight has been hired by Wired magazine to cover artificial intelligence. He starts next week. Knight is currently MIT Technology Review’s senior editor for artificial intelligence. He covers the latest advances in AI and related fields, including machine learning, automated driving, and robotics. Will joined MIT Technology Review in 2008 from the UK science […]
Senior writer Dreyfus leaves Wired
Emily Dreyfus, a senior writer at Wired, has left the publication. On Twitter, she wrote, “I loved every second working with such smart, wonderful people and I wish them all the best. My next thing is very exciting.” Dreyfus with with Wired for more than five years. She was a Neiman-Berkman Klein Fellow at Harvard […]
Greenwell hired as editor of Wired.com
Wired editor in chief Nicholas Thompson announced Monday that Megan Greenwell has been hired as editor of Wired.com. Her first day will be Sept. 3, and she will be based in New York. Greenwell joins Wired from Deadspin, where she served as editor in chief. Previously, Greenwell helped launch digital features programs at Esquire and […]
Wired seeks a multimedia producer
The multimedia producer is a multimedia visual journalist who packages reviews, buying guides, and other original WIRED Gear section content for distribution on the site and its social media platforms. They will pitch content ideas, coverage plans, and engagement ideas to help broaden WIRED’s product coverage and reach consumers. This role will work with WIRED’s […]
Wired seeks an associate reviews editor
Wired is seeking an Associate Reviews Editor to support the editorial production of consumer tech reviews, guides, and deals coverage. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in service journalism and have a passion for helping readers (and our product reviewers) navigate a range of product categories—including computing/mobile devices, audio/video hardware, smart-home devices, outdoor gear, […]
