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The Information seeks an Elon Musk reporter

July 19, 2024

Posted by Chris Roush

The Information is seeking a reporter for one of the most riveting beats in tech and business: the world of Elon Musk. The billionaire Tesla CEO’s reach extends from electric vehicles and solar roofs, to rockets, social media and now artificial intelligence. We are seeking a reporter who can dig into his businesses to get ahead of their next moves and answer the biggest questions, from the future of Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions to a SpaceX IPO to xAI ambitions to supplant OpenAI.

This is a job for a reporter who has experience developing a beat and breaking news and wants the variety—and challenge—that comes with covering companies in different industries, led by a mogul who frequently lands in court.

We’ve already established ourselves on the Musk beat by breaking news on Tesla layoffs, SpaceX rocket problems and xAI ‘super computer’ plans as well as profiling the individuals that surround him, from Gwynne Shotwell to the Gigafund. We want to keep up that momentum with a reporter who also is excited to adapt the beat as Musk’s focus changes—as it surely will.

We are a collegial newsroom and the reporter can expect to work closely to confirm tips and flesh out stories with our award-winning venture and tech reporters. Articles will range from 500 word scoops to deeply reported profiles and tick-tocks on big events. We write very little on commodity news, freeing up reporters to develop sources and work on harder-to-tackle stories.

What you’ll do 

  • Regularly break news and write deeply reported features on the businesses and relationships core to Musk’s world, from Tesla to SpaceX to xAI

  • Frequently collaborate with our team of tech and venture reporters

  • Pitch and deliver high-impact features

  • Report and update our exclusive org charts on SpaceX, Tesla and create new ones

Qualifications 

  • 4+ years as a business beat reporter and a track record of breaking news in finance, business or tech

  • Keen interest in tech industry trends and key players

  • Proven experience of developing sources and scooping

  • Knowledge of the tech industry and strong interest in Musk’s companies

  • Vision for the biggest stories

  • Ability to work out of our offices in San Francisco or New York

To apply, go here.

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