Technology Reporter

Newsweek; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization is seeking a full-time Technology Reporter to cover technology and society news. The ideal candidate will research, pitch, and write multiple stories daily, demonstrating strong journalistic skills and the ability to decipher complex technical topics for a U.S. audience. The position allows for remote work across the UK. Applicants must have significant experience, knowledge of social media trends, and the ability to work flexibly and to tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Several years of relevant experience in a reporting role for a reputable organization.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Research, source, pitch, and write several stories each day.
• Scour social media and other news gathering tools to find stories and emerging trends.
• Check facts and sources to ensure content is of the highest possible standard.

Skills

Organization and planning skills

SEO and online journalism skills

Familiarity covering U.S. news and trends

Capable of working to tight deadlines

Using social media and news discovery tools

Job description

Newsweek, Technology Reporter

Employer Location London or remote
Salary Competitive Salary based on Experience
Closing date Apr 4, 2024 Industry Job Type Hours Sector , , Discipline You need to or to save a job.

Newsweek is seeking a full-time Technology Reporter to join our London team.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a keen understanding of how technology intersects with society, finding the tech angle in news, current affairs and social trends. They will have a skillful approach to explaining technical concepts to a diverse audience and will write engaging stories for an American audience.

The Technology Reporter will be able to research, source, pitch, and write several stories each day, including breaking news, original news and features, interviews, and exclusives. They will obtain source and expert comments, and use authoritative primary sources. They will produce vibrant, concise and clean copy to deadline.

The successful candidate will have several years of experience in a similar reporting role at a reputable organization. They will have a strong understanding of digital journalism and the needs of a fast‑paced newsroom. They will have a skillful approach to writing engaging stories. They will be adept at monitoring social media, Google Trends and other news‑gathering tools to find and identify stories and topics of interest to a U.S. audience.

Topics expected to be covered include, but are not limited to: Consumer, education, health and environment tech; artificial intelligence; data privacy; governance and policy; hardware and software innovations; cybersecurity; industry trends and emerging technologies.

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring high‑quality coverage that is accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism.

Place of Work: Our office is based in London but you will have the ability to work from home anywhere in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, source, pitch, and write several stories each day.
• Research and write original features.
• Scour social media and other news gathering tools to find stories and emerging trends.
• Check facts and sources and ensure content is of the highest possible standard.
• Work with editors to ensure your work meets house style.
• Ensure Newsweek delivers high‑quality reporting that is accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business.

Requirements

• Several years of relevant experience in a reporting role for a reputable organization.
• Organization and planning skills.
• SEO and online journalism skills.
• Familiarity covering U.S. news and trends.
• Familiarity with using social media, Google Trends and other news discovery tools to find stories.
• Capable of working to tight deadlines.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.

Company

Newsweek is a premier news magazine and website that has been bringing high‑quality journalism to readers around the globe for over 90 years.

Newsweek provides the latest news, in-depth analysis and ideas about international issues, technology, business, culture and politics. In addition to its online and mobile presence, Newsweek publishes weekly English print editions in the United States, Europe / Middle East / Africa and Asia as well as editions in Japanese, Korean, Polish, Serbian and Spanish.

Company info

Website Location
Aldwych House,
71-91 Aldwych
London
Greater London
WC2B 4HN
United Kingdom