Senior Writer: Design, Advertising & Innovation

Fast Company; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with annual employer match

paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

parental leave

life and disability insurance

fitness and professional development

and other perks

Job summary

Fast Company is seeking a Senior Writer to join the Design editorial team. The role requires deep knowledge of the marketing and advertising industry, superb storytelling, and strong relationships with agency executives and marketing leaders.

You will help shape coverage and contribute to Fast Company’s editorial voice in a fast-paced environment. The position supports a 3-day hybrid schedule, with on-site work in New York City and flexibility for the Bay Area, under the WGA East contract.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in daily journalism, preferably covering the design, advertising, or media for a news publication.
• Established relationships within the design or advertising sector, particularly with founders, agency executives, CMOs, and other key industry figures.
• Superior writing and reporting skills, and the ability to conceive and package imaginative, innovative stories and find fresh angles.
• Excellent news judgment and the ability to distill complex topics into accessible, engaging narratives.

Responsibilities

• Source and write deeply reported, ambitious features with exclusive information about the intersection of innovation, advertising, and marketing.
• Add smart, quick turn analysis to breaking news based on reporting and sources.
• Appear on Fast Company podcasts and video discussing the latest stories and trends in the field.
• Collaborate with editors and colleagues to share leads, shape coverage, and identify high-impact stories that drive subscriptions.
• Occasionally contribute to Fast Company’s print magazine, franchises, and recognition programs.
• Represent Fast Company at live events, in media appearances, and on podcasts or video.

Skills

Advertising industry knowledge

Journalism experience

Story ideas development

Source-building

Interviews

Strong writing skills

Job description

Fast Company is seeking a Senior Writer to join the Design editorial team. The role requires deep knowledge of the marketing and advertising industry, superb storytelling, and strong relationships with agency executives and marketing leaders.

You will help shape coverage and contribute to Fast Company’s editorial voice in a fast-paced environment. The position supports a 3-day hybrid schedule, with on-site work in New York City and flexibility for the Bay Area, under the WGA East contract.