Lead Investigative Data Reporter (OSINT & Tech)

Condé Nast; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

WIRED, part of Condé Nast, seeks a reporter adept at building and analyzing data sets to break stories in technology, cybersecurity, science, and beyond. Coding helps but is not required; the priority is differentiated stories found in data and open-source investigations.

You’ll report at least four stories per month, collaborate across the security desk, and explore formats like podcasts, video, and live events.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in investigative journalism with a focus on data or OSINT.
• Proven track record of breaking news and scoops.
• Ability to report with both data-driven and traditional methods.

Responsibilities

• Break news consistently with differentiated investigative work.
• Report and write at least four stories per month.
• Pitch, report, and write stories using data, open source tools, or visual investigations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the WIRED newsroom.

Skills

Investigative data reporting

OSINT

Data journalism

Open source investigations

Visual investigations

Tools

Open source tools

Job description

WIRED, part of Condé Nast, seeks a reporter adept at building and analyzing data sets to break stories in technology, cybersecurity, science, and beyond. Coding helps but is not required; the priority is differentiated stories found in data and open-source investigations.

You’ll report at least four stories per month, collaborate across the security desk, and explore formats like podcasts, video, and live events.