Media Reporter: Scoops, Analysis & Insight

The Atlantic; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantic is seeking an ambitious staff writer to join the newsroom to cover the media beat. The role focuses on how the fourth estate operates today, including how the news industry is adapting to technology, how consolidation and closures affect the informational environment, and how outlets position themselves vis-a-vis the administration.

Ideal candidates will pursue big scoops, blend reporting with analysis, cultivate high-level sources, and move quickly on stories that break while

Qualifications

• Strong writing and storytelling abilities.
• Ability to cultivate high-level sources across outlets.
• Capacity to blend reporting with analysis.

Responsibilities

• Cover the media beat with depth and clarity.
• Pursue big scoops and explain complex issues simply.
• Move quickly on breaking news and analyze evolving trends.

Skills

Excellent writing

Source development

News analysis

Job description

The Atlantic is seeking an ambitious staff writer to join the newsroom to cover the media beat. The role focuses on how the fourth estate operates today, including how the news industry is adapting to technology, how consolidation and closures affect the informational environment, and how outlets position themselves vis-a-vis the administration.

Ideal candidates will pursue big scoops, blend reporting with analysis, cultivate high-level sources, and move quickly on stories that break while