Staff Writer

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

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Writer to join the team of a leader in the Media space. This role will focus on reporting and storytelling at the intersection of technology, consumer culture, e-commerce, and retail. The writer will produce sharp, engaging coverage that examines the companies, platforms, products, and delivery systems shaping how people shop and consume. The ideal candidate will bring speed, judgment, and a distinct voice to both timely news and deeper reported features.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $120,000 – $180,000 annually

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

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

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a prestigious publication
• Engagement with a diverse range of topics and audiences
• Potential for remote work flexibility
• Involvement in a collaborative and creative newsroom environment
• Guild position offering collective bargaining rights

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.