Remote Staff Writer: Tech, E-commerce & Culture

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Prestigious publication

Diverse topics and audiences

Collaborative newsroom environment

Guild position offering collective-bag

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Staff Writer to cover technology, e-commerce, and retail with a sharp, distinctive voice. This remote role focuses on timely news and in-depth features, delivering engaging storytelling about how people shop and consume across platforms and brands.

The ideal candidate brings newsroom speed, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex trends into clear, compelling narratives for a wide audience.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a reporter for general-interest publications.
• Deep interest in consumerism and the ability to translate ideas into compelling stories.
• High standards for quality, accuracy, and journalistic ethics.
• Strong ability to identify and critically assess trends.
• Capacity to work quickly and adapt to changing story demands.
• Openness to diverse perspectives and a desire to write with authority and humor.

Responsibilities

• Cover the intersection of technology and consumer culture
• Produce engaging stories across a wide-ranging beat including e-commerce and retail
• Interrogate companies and platforms shaping online shopping
• Analyze trendy products and status symbols
• Investigate the logistics behind product delivery
• Respond quickly to breaking news while also conducting in-depth analysis
• Write clearly and stylishly under tight deadlines

Skills

Reporter experience

Strong writing

Adaptability

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Staff Writer to cover technology, e-commerce, and retail with a sharp, distinctive voice. This remote role focuses on timely news and in-depth features, delivering engaging storytelling about how people shop and consume across platforms and brands.

The ideal candidate brings newsroom speed, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex trends into clear, compelling narratives for a wide audience.