Offer summary

Qualifications:

3+ years of writing experience for a media publication, particularly online outlets., Strong communication skills and ability to multitask under deadlines., Deep knowledge of the digital space, tech trends, and Mashable's core coverage areas., Familiarity with SEO and social media content strategy..

Key responsabilities:

Write breaking news, evergreen content, and features related to tech and culture.

Proactively pitch story ideas and seek out reliable sources for fresh news topics.

Review and write about new tech products and software releases, including affiliate linking.

Promote Mashable content on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook.

Job description

Description

Position at Consumer Tech

Mashable is looking for an experienced tech and culture reporter with deep knowledge of the internet, online trends, the latest tech hardware and software, and creator culture. If you spend all of your time thinking about TikTok, obsessing over CES releases and testing Apple's latest iOS, glued to the potential impact of ChatGPT, following the comment threads on Reddit, and investigating offbeat communities online, bring your most interesting stories to life at Mashable.

The ideal candidate can write news hits quickly and cleanly. They also know how to write thoughtful stories about internet trends, and can handle sensitive topics such as race, sex, identity, and online abuse. They will be expected to write about tech platforms, products and shopping opportunities but not live in a tech bubble — knowledge of pop culture and current events is a major plus.

The ideal candidate doesn’t wait for stories to be assigned to them. Instead, they proactively find and pitch stories to their editor, and are always looking for reliable sources and interesting angles on interesting and timely topics with a focus on audience interest. And – this is important – their copy should be accurate and clean.

They should have an active social media presence, and know which platforms and people are having the most impact — and which aren’t.

The tech and culture reporter will report to Mashable’s deputy culture editor, and work with Mashable’s editors in the US and UK.

Reports to the deputy culture editor when one is hired.

You, our perfect hire, are…

Obsessed with the internet and apps, especially TikTok, influencers, and Gen-Z trends.
Up to date on the latest tech releases, from iPhones to Teslas and AI chatbots.
A detail-oriented writer who can generate compelling story ideas and who understands the magic of a good headline.
A natural self-starter and organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
A team player who values the success of their coworkers and Mashable as a whole.
A top-notch writer with a firm grasp of AP style and the ability to quickly turn around clean copy.
Well-versed in SEO and in supporting content strategy on a variety of social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, and whatever else comes next.
Willing to chat about the day’s events and find interesting angles and stories to cover. Our Slack is very fast-paced, and filled with an abundant amount of weird emoji.

Qualifications

3+ years writing for a media publication, with solid experience working for an online outlet
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Strong communication skills
Knowledge of the digital space and Mashable's core coverage areas
Understand audience listening, including using trending and historical audience data to drive successful content plans in collaboration with your editor

The Day-to-Day

Write breaking news hits, evergreen utilities, and features
Write about the creator economy and the creators who are driving social trends
Be comfortable brand-building and promoting Mashable content on Twitter and Facebook
Write about phones, apps, and other products and developments in tech spaces with a conversational and engaging tone
Proactively pitch stories, and always be looking for reliable sources and interesting angles on fresh, tech-related news topics
Help elevate the quality of our journalism with forward-looking enterprise and original content
Review and write about new products and software releases (inclusive of affiliate linking)
Write content around deals on products (inclusive of affiliate linking)

Salary Disclosure: Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The base pay for this position ranges from $60,000 - 70,000, plus incentive compensation (for eligible roles only), 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short and long-term disability, and a flexible time off policy.

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