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Daily Beast seeks a tech reporter

The Daily Beast delivers award-winning original reporting and sharp opinion from big personalities in the arenas of politics, pop-culture, world news, and more. Fiercely independent and armed with irreverent intelligence, we now reach more than 20 million readers per month. We are based in New York and are an operating business of IAC.

Job Description

What we can offer you

The ideal candidate will have a high news metabolism and be attuned to the tech industry, pop culture and the blend of the two. He or she must also have demonstrated skills to write quick stories and deeply-reported articles that weave interviews, profile material, anecdotes, and exclusive details into compelling narratives. The Reporter then must be able to effectively communicate those stories across TV, radio, the Web and social media.

Responsibilities:

Research/write multiple items per day on technology and tech culture.
Examine copy for accuracy, checking all factual information, quotes, and statistics.
Interview newsmakers and tastemakers on these subjects.
Contribute to breaking news coverage of major events.
Produce additional video, photo, or social content as needed

Qualifications

What you bring to us

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects and deadlines.
Willingness to collaborate with other reporters, editors, and media partners.
Strong research, writing, and reporting skills.
Proven skill as a narrative writer and story teller.
Fluency in social media—both to find and promote stories.
Strong knowledge of the tech industry, pop culture, and viral moments.
A self-starter who can conceive and execute stories with impact.
Ability to take initiative, receive constructive feedback, and work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated capacity to work well in a team environment.
Will be based out of San Francisco or will to move to the Bay Area.

To apply, go here.

Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.

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