Grist hires Wired’s Simon as senior staff writer

Matt Simon

Grist has hired Matt Simon as a senior staff writer covering solutions. Simon previously worked at Wired, where he covered climate change, the environment, and technology for nearly 13 years. He’s the author of three books, most recently “A Poison Like No Other: How Microplastics Corrupted Our Planet and Our Bodies.” He’s reported on a broad range […]

Grist hires Horn-Muller to cover food and agriculture

Ayurella Horn-Muller

Ayurella Horn-Muller has been hired by Grist to cover food and agriculture. She has been a contributing science reporter at CNN since January. She is also the author of “Devoured: The Extraordinary Story of Kudzu, the Vine That Ate the South,” published last month by Louisiana State University Press. Previously, Horn-Muller was a fellow at […]

Grist seeks an environmental justice fellow

Grist is seeking an Environmental Justice Fellow to join our Editorial team. This fellowship runs March 3, 2024-February 28, 2025. With the mentorship and support of Grist’s editorial staff, the environmental justice fellow will report on the connections between social inequality and the environment. They will explore the ways in which the environmental movement can […]

Grist seeks a climate solutions fellow

Grist is seeking a Climate Solutions Fellow to join our Editorial team. This fellowship runs March 3, 2024-February 28, 2025. With the mentorship and support of Grist’s editorial staff, the Climate Solutions Fellow will be expected to research and write stories examining the development and implementation of climate solutions and tech, looking at efforts towards […]

Grist seeks an indigenous affairs fellow

Grist is seeking an Indigenous Affairs Fellow to join our Editorial team. This fellowship runs March 3, 2024-February 28, 2025. With the mentorship and support of Grist’s editorial staff, the Indigenous Affairs fellow will report on the connections between Indigenous communities and the environment, and the impact of climate change and policy, including everything from foodways […]

Grist seeks a climate news fellow

Grist is seeking a Climate News Fellow to join our Editorial team. This fellowship runs March 3, 2024-February 28, 2025. With the mentorship and support of Grist’s editorial staff, the Climate News Fellow will be expected to write quick takes on the news, newsletter items, and more in-depth reported stories. You’ll help chronicle the progress […]

Nonprofit news outlet hires McCracken as reporter

John McCracken has joined the independent nonprofit newsroom Investigate Midwest as a reporter. Since March 2023, he has been a contributing writer at Grist. McCracken joined Grist in August 2022 as a Midwest reporting fellow. He also contributed to Ambrook in New York. He also freelanced for several outlets, including The Midwest Center for Investigative […]

Houston Landing appoints Arinze audience producer

Angelica Arinze will join the Houston Landing as an audience producer. Recently, she held the same post at Grist. Previously, Arinze was an engagement fellow at The Texas Tribune. She interned at and was a freelance writer at The Daily Dot, and was an assistant editor at Her Campus Media. Arinze has a B.A. in […]

Grist Magazine seeks a staff writer

JOB DESCRIPTION Position Overview We are seeking a Staff Writer to contribute to our enterprise coverage. We’re looking for someone with stellar news judgment, a passion for storytelling, a drive to develop their craft, and a deep commitment to provocative journalism. The reporter will pitch, report, and write stories on topics at the intersection of […]

Grist names Glickhouse senior content partnerships manager

Grist has appointed Rachel Glickhouse as senior content partnerships manager to run partnerships and collaborations with newsrooms around the country. Recently, Glickhouse worked on data analysis, research, program development, and special projects for News Revenue Hub, a nonprofit organization that helps news outlets build stronger business models. She was an adjunct professor at Craig Newmark […]