Staff Writer

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

Job summary

The Atlantic seeks an ambitious reporter to cover the intersection of technology and consumer culture, translating how Americans spend their money into engaging storytelling for a general audience.

Based in New York City or Washington, D.C., with remote options considered, you’ll explore e-commerce, retail, influencers, marketing, and the journey of products from shelf to doorstep, writing clearly on deadline and with deep reporting when needed.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a reporter for general-interest publications.
• Deep interest in consumerism and ability to translate compelling ideas into deftly reported and beautifully written stories.
• High standards for quality and accuracy and a facility with the ethics and rigors of journalism.
• Deep familiarity with The Atlantic.
• A great eye for spotting—and a healthy skepticism about—trends.
• An ability to work quickly, meet deadlines, and switch gears as needed.
• Interest in and openness to a wide variety of views and perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Cover the intersection of technology and consumer culture across a wide beat.
• Produce engaging magazine-style stories on e-commerce, retail, influencer economy, marketing, travel, and more.
• Interrogate platforms and analyze how products reach doorstep; explain trends.
• Write clearly and stylishly on deadline, including night and weekend shifts when needed.

Skills

General-interest reporting

Consumerism literacy

Ethics and accuracy

Familiarity with The Atlantic

Trend spotting

Deadline writing

Open to diverse views

Job description

The Atlantic is seeking an ambitious and relentless reporter to cover the intersection of technology and consumer culture. This is a role for someone who is obsessed with how—and why—Americans spend their money the way they do.

The ideal candidate will be adept at magazine journalism and eager to produce engaging stories across a wide-ranging beat that encompasses e-commerce and retail, the influencer economy, marketing, travel, and more. The role might involve interrogating the companies and platforms that shape online shopping; analyzing the meaning of the latest trendy products and status symbols; and digging into the invisible logistics of how an item appears at your doorstep. This is for someone who is bursting with original ideas targeted at a general audience; someone who can move fast when a story breaks and go deep when the moment calls for it; and someone who can write clearly and stylishly on a deadline. The role will at times include night, early-morning, and weekend work.

Qualifications Of The Ideal Candidate

• Substantial experience as a reporter for general-interest publications
• A deep interest in consumerism and an understanding of how to translate compelling ideas into deftly reported and beautifully written stories
• High standards for quality and accuracy and a facility with the ethics and rigors of journalism
• Deep familiarity with The Atlantic
• A great eye for spotting—and a healthy skepticism about—trends
• An ability to work quickly, meet deadlines, and switch gears as needed
• Interest in and openness to a wide variety of views and perspectives
• A desire to write frequently, with authority and humor

Salary minimum: $120,000; Salary maximum: $180,000

This position is based in New York City or Washington, D.C. Remote candidates may also be considered.

This is a Guild position.

About The Atlantic

The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that matter and sparked global conversation on the most important issues of our time. We aim to bring clarity and original thinking to questions of consequence, on topics ranging from politics, the economy, and global affairs to technology, science, and culture. As the third-longest-running magazine in America, we find ourselves at a remarkable moment: one of both continuation and transformation, of upholding our legacy while continuously reinventing ourselves for the future.

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The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC ('The Atlantic') is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Atlantic is committed to diversity and encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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