Gizmodo site traffic up 10 percent in first quarter

David Ewalt, the editor in chief of tech site Gizmodo, spoke with Tony Silber of Publishers Daily about its performance as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. Here is an excerpt: P.D.: Late last month, Gizmodo announced 10 new hires. That’s significant for a digital brand. Ewalt: A lot of them represent an expansion. Some have been a reshuffle. Most of […]

Gizmodo seeks a reporter

Gizmodo is looking for a Staff Reporter to join our spirited, fast-paced newsroom and write essential reviews and consumer electronics-focused news coverage. This position will focus on virtual reality and augmented reality hardware, apps and services. You may also cover other related gadgets and news. The ideal candidate for this position has experience closely covering […]

Gizmodo seeks a senior reporter to cover home entertainment

Gizmodo is looking for a Senior Reporter to join our spirited, fast-paced newsroom and write essential reviews and consumer electronics-focused news coverage. This position will focus on home entertainment products, including TVs, soundbars, speakers, and streaming boxes; it may also cover music gear (like stereos, microphones, and amplifiers) and home fitness equipment (like Peloton) in […]

Leffer joins Gizmodo as breaking news reporter

Gizmodo has hired Lauren Leffer as a breaking news reporter. Leffer is a science, health, and environmental journalist whose work has appeared in National Geographic, Popular Science, Audubon Magazine, Scienceline, and elsewhere. She was also an intern at Popular Science. Additionally, she has experience in fact checking, editing, audio production, video, and creative non-fiction. Leffer has a […]

Gizmodo promotes Serrano to online communities and internet reporter

Gizmodo has tapped Jody Serrano as online communities and internet reporter. Recently, she held the post of nights and weekends editor. Serrano began her career in Texas, where she also worked for the Austin American-Statesman and The Texas Tribune. She was also with Politico in Washington D.C., where she covered social media and FCC, among […]

Gizmodo seeks a blockchain reporter

Gizmodo is looking for a reporter to join our spirited, fast-paced newsroom and write about blockchain technology, Web 3.0, cryptocurrencies, and NFTs—and the people and companies behind them. The ideal candidate for this position has experience covering the beat and a deep understanding of the major players and issues. They learn quickly on their feet, write […]

McKay joins Morning Brew as senior reporter

Morning Brew has tapped Tom McKay as a senior reporter. In his new role, he will help launch an IT and cybersecurity newsletter. He joins from Gizmodo, where he was a staff writer covering the intersection of tech and politics, online extremism, and tech policy on issues ranging from cryptocurrency to cybersecurity. He was also […]

Wired hires Gizmodo’s Couts to be a senior editor

Wired magazine has hired Gizmodo executive editor Andrew Couts to be a senior editor overseeing its security desk. He starts on Monday. He has been executive editor since 2021. Previously, he was serving as interim editor-in-chief. Couts has been with Gizmodo for over four years, having also served as managing editor and deputy editor. He was also […]

Gizmodo is looking for writers

Gizmodo is looking for writers to submit pitches on science, health, climate, math, weirdness. No deadline. Open to pitches at any time. ABOUT THE COMPANY Gizmodo is a news and opinion website about gadgets, technology, science, environmental news, entertainment, and culture. From reviews of the latest phones, TVs, laptops, shows, and movies to the latest […]

Gizmodo and Jalopnik among G/O Media sites on strike

Tech news site Gizmodo and auto news site Jalopnik are among the G/O Media sites that went on strike on Tuesday, reports Thom Geier of The Wrap. Geier reports, “The newsroom workers for six sites, including The Root, Lifehacker, Kotaku, and Jalopnik, plan to picket outside G/O Media’s offices in New York City on Tuesday after talks […]