The Washington Post seeks a staff writer, artificial intelligence & algorithms reporter

Job Description:

• Work as part of The Washington Post’s newsroom.
• Write articles covering competition, data collection, privacy, disinformation, and other concerns in the digital world.
• Investigate how technology giants are harvesting artificial intelligence and algorithms to shape what consumers buy, read, watch, and believe.
• Interview people who have information, analysis, or opinions about Alphabet, its numerous divisions, the actions of the company’s leaders, and the issues facing its enormous workforce.
• Examine how Silicon Valley players are developing and deploying artificial intelligence and algorithms. Produce compelling news stories through words, video, and data.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and 5 years of experience as a news reporter.
• 2 years of experience as a tech reporter
• 5 years of experience researching tech companies and their latest developments
• 5 years of experience synthesizing research findings
• 5 years of experience doing investigative journalism in the tech field
• 5 years of experience writing news articles for major publications.
• All experience can be earned concurrently. Job is in San Francisco, CA.
• Telecommuting from within the regular commuting area of San Francisco, CA is permissible.

Estimated salary: $62.8K – $79.5K a year

Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history. All of your application materials, which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled Resume/Cover Letter/Work Samples to be considered for the position.

To apply, send resume to Sara Mogilski, Attn: SWAI, WP Company LLC d/b/a The Washington Post, 1301 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20071.

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