Consumer Tech Reporter

Gizmodo.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate consumer tech reporter to join their dynamic newsroom in NYC. In this exciting role, you'll be immersed in the latest gadgets, delivering insightful product reviews and timely news coverage. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a strong voice, and is eager to engage with the technology that shapes consumer experiences. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence readers while working alongside a dedicated team in a vibrant media landscape. If you're ready to make an impact in tech journalism, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Excited about consumer technology and current trends.
• Fast, clear, and accurate writer familiar with journalistic practices.

Responsibilities

• Write weekly product reviews and cover daily news.
• Create guides to help readers with their tech.

Skills

Journalistic writing

Knowledge of consumer technology

Strong voice and point of view

Ability to cover breaking news

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

Gizmodo—a tech, science, and pop culture news site founded in 2002—is hiring a reporter to join our NYC-based newsroom.

Gizmodo is looking for a writer with a passion for the technology consumers are using every day. As a consumer tech reporter at Gizmodo, you’ll be checking out the latest gadgets, covering breaking news, and writing reviews. The ideal candidate should know the major players in consumer technology, have a strong voice and point of view, and a willingness to call out companies when their tech hurts consumers more than helps them.

What You’ll Do

• Write product reviews weekly
• Cover the news on your beat daily
• Create and maintain guides to help readers get the most from their tech
• Attend conferences and briefings and turn stories around quickly

Who You Are

• You love consumer technology and are excited about what’s new
• You are a fast, clear, and accurate writer and familiar with journalistic best practices
• You have a strong grasp of the most important companies and technologies to follow on your beat
• You love working in a fast-moving environment with a committed team
• You don’t mince words and have a command of tone

This is a position covered under the collective bargaining agreement with the WGA-E. The salary range for this position is $60,000 – $65,000. To apply for this role, please send a resume, cover letter, and links to your work to [e-mail]

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Technology, Information and Media