The Messenger seeks a social media manager, audience development

This position is fully remote and can be worked from anywhere in the United States. Hybrid options are available for candidates working near one of our offices in New York or D.C. Our team members may be assigned to a variety of shifts, which could include weekends, mornings, regular 9-5 hours, or shifts extending into […]

The Messenger seeks a social video strategist, audience development

We are seeking an experienced Social Video Strategist to join our growing team. This role entails the development and execution of a robust social video strategy across multiple platforms including YouTube, TikTok, and YT Shorts, with the ultimate goal of boosting our online presence and establishing a solid brand identity. Hours and Location: This role […]

Serrano swaps Gizmodo for The Messenger

Jody Serrano has joined The Messenger as a reporter covering online communities and social media. Recently, she was an online communities and internet reporter at Gizmodo, where she joined in 2017 as a weekend editor. Serrano began her career in Texas, where she also worked for the Austin American-Statesman and The Texas Tribune. She was […]

The Messenger hires Gavin to cover breaking biz news

The Messenger has hired Will Gavin as a reporter covering breaking business news. Gavin most recently was a part-time assignment editor for WTNH-TV in New Haven, Connecticut. He also interned at OpenSecrets in Washington. He holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in journalism from Quinnipiac University. While at Quinnipiac, he worked at Ability Media and The […]

The Messenger hires Cameron as breaking news editor

The Messenger has hired Claire Cameron as a breaking news editor. Recently, she was managing editor at Inverse, where she also worked as a senior science editor. Previously, Cameron was an engagement editor at Spectrum and freelanced. She interned at BBC News. Cameron has degrees from the University of Edinburgh and Columbia University Graduate School […]

The Messenger seeks a general assignment reporter content curator (audience development)

We are seeking a talented and passionate General Assignment Reporter / Content Curator to join our news organization in the Audience Development Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for researching, writing, and producing high-quality news stories and content, as well as curating and posting on social media platforms. Hours and Location: This position is […]

The Messenger hires Jones as national real estate reporter

News startup The Messenger has hired Sasha Jones to cover national real estate stories. She will start in two weeks. Jones has been a reporter at the New York Business Journal, an American City Business Journals publication, covering economic development. Prior to joining the New York Business Journal, Jones was a reporter for the The Real Deal, where she […]

The Messenger hires Idris to cover science and tech

News startup The Messenger has hired Abubakar Idris as a science and technology reporter. He most recently has been in the Knight-Bagehot program at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Idris previously was an Africa reporter for Rest of World and a contributor to Quartz. He also worked for Big Cabal Media and Stears Insight. […]

The Messenger hires McPherson as Congress reporter

Lindsey McPherson has joined The Messenger as a Congress reporter. Recently, she was a senior reporter at CQ Roll Call, from where she was laid off. McPherson joined CQ Roll Call in May 2015. She also worked as a congressional reporter and senior congressional reporter at Tax Analysts and wrote for the Baltimore Sun Media […]

The Messenger hires Brown as deputy editor of sci/tech coverage

News startup The Messenger has hired Abram Brown to be deputy editor of its science and technology coverage. He has been at The Information as a staff editor on its weekend magazine, covering wealth, power and technology and how those shape culture and the world. Brown had previously been at Forbes since January 2012. He has been […]