News writer

IBM Computing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Computing seeks a News Writer to produce high-quality content about technology and artificial intelligence. The role involves researching and developing exclusive stories, monitoring industry trends, and contributing to content strategies that enhance IBM's reputation as a thought leader. Ideal candidates have a journalism degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience, with strong storytelling and research skills.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience as a writer, editor or contributor for an IT or business publication.
• General understanding of AI, data management, digital automation and cloud computing.
• Experience developing story ideas from industry research and data.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit articles on technology trends and industry news.
• Develop exclusive stories and interviews with thought leaders.
• Monitor industry developments and stay informed on AI challenges.

Skills

Research

Storytelling

Interviewing

Pitching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, advertising, English or related field

Tools

Adobe Experience Manager

Job description

Introduction

IBM Think is IBM’s omnichannel media and events hub, bringing together content that generates awareness, engagement, impact and new digital relationships with visitors and clients. We’re building a team of creators, writers, journalists and technologists who can help people better understand and successfully adopt emerging technologies. We’ll do this by producing exclusive, high-quality content—explainers, feature articles, thought leadership, industry news and analysis, podcasts, newsletters, tutorials, demos and more—that help visitors make sense of new technologies and new ways or working, and connect them to ways IBM can help.

Your role and responsibilities

As a News Writer you will join a team of in-house journalists responsible for producing high-quality content about not just IBM but the tech sector at large, with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI). This role requires a deep understanding of AI technologies, trends and their implications for businesses and society. You will also have experience covering the business of technology and have established relationships far and wide. And you will be ready the moment industry news breaks to translate it for our audience, combining our tone and voice with authentic, credible reporting to uphold our brand as a trusted voice in the technology space.

Your primary responsibilities will be to:

• Research, write, and edit articles, reports, and feature stories on technology trends, innovations, and industry news

• Develop exclusive stories and interviews with internal and external thought leaders

• Build and maintain a network of industry contacts for insights and interviews

• Monitor industry developments, including breakthroughs in AI and related fields

• Stay informed on AI's evolving regulatory, ethical, and societal challenges

• Contribute to the development of content strategies that enhance the company’s reputation as a thought leader in AI and broader technology sectors

• Analyze content performance metrics to refine storytelling approaches.

• Learn and observe IBM style and content standards across all content

Required technical and professional expertise

'- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, advertising, English or related field

• 2-5 years’ experience as a writer, editor or contributor for an IT or business publication, or for a creative agency servicing IT industry clients

• Strong research, interviewing, storytelling and pitching skills

• General understanding of IT concepts, particularly in the areas of AI, data management, digital automation and cloud computing

Preferred technical and professional experience

'- Demonstrated success applying writing skills to in-house corporate/marketing content (with samples)

• Familiarity with content management systems (especially Adobe Experience Manager)

• Experience developing story and content ideas from industry research and data (data journalism)

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.