Senior Writer — Design & Advertising Innovation (Hybrid)

FastCompany; United States; 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

Other perks

Job summary

Fast Company is seeking a Senior Writer to lead marketing and advertising coverage within the Design editorial team. Based in the Bay Area or NYC with a 3-day hybrid schedule, you will shape original coverage, break news, and work closely with leadership and the design team to elevate Fast Company’s Brands That Matter recognition.

The ideal candidate has deep advertising industry knowledge, strong reporting skills, and a network of sources in the design and agency world.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of daily journalism in design/advertising/media
• Established sources and ability to uncover new information
• Strong relationships with design/advertising sector leaders

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Advertising industry

Daily journalism

Source-building

Story ideas

Writing skills

Media relations

Job description

Fast Company is seeking a Senior Writer to lead marketing and advertising coverage within the Design editorial team. Based in the Bay Area or NYC with a 3-day hybrid schedule, you will shape original coverage, break news, and work closely with leadership and the design team to elevate Fast Company’s Brands That Matter recognition.

The ideal candidate has deep advertising industry knowledge, strong reporting skills, and a network of sources in the design and agency world.