Remote Media, Bias & Algorithms Reporter

Straight Arrow News; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

A leading news organization is looking for a remote Media, Bias and Algorithms Reporter. The role involves investigating how information is constructed, distributed, and biased in the digital age. Candidates should have over 7 years of reporting experience, particularly in technology and media. This position offers a robust benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and a salary range of $90,000-$120,000 annually. The ideal candidate will connect systemic dynamics to real-life impacts, utilizing strong research and storytelling skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of reporting experience spanning technology, media, platforms, digital culture, politics or information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex or technical topics into clear journalism.
• Comfort with ambiguity and experience piecing together truth through various methods.

Responsibilities

• Report how algorithms and platforms shape public perception.
• Track narratives' origins and why they spread.
• Produce analyses and explainers when narratives form.

Skills

Pattern-spotting

Source-building

Technical understanding

Research skills

Storytelling

SEO knowledge

CMS proficiency

Education

7+ years in reporting

Tools

Excel

WordPress

Job description

A leading news organization is looking for a remote Media, Bias and Algorithms Reporter. The role involves investigating how information is constructed, distributed, and biased in the digital age. Candidates should have over 7 years of reporting experience, particularly in technology and media. This position offers a robust benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and a salary range of $90,000-$120,000 annually. The ideal candidate will connect systemic dynamics to real-life impacts, utilizing strong research and storytelling skills.