Staff Writer, Culture & Life — Fast, Feature Reporting

Slate; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Slate is seeking a staff writer to contribute across the magazine with a home in the life section. The role favors a driven, creative reporter who can develop ideas, source smart leads, and provide sharp analysis across culture and news.

Full-time on staff with benefits; candidates with diverse backgrounds are welcome. Location can be New York or Washington, D.C., with strong remote options. Pay ranges from $80,000 to $105,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Requires at least five years of writing and reporting experience.
• Feature-writing experience preferred; capable of long-form pieces.
• Ability to generate ideas, refine avenues, and source connections.

Responsibilities

• Fast writing and reporting on weekly questions for readers.
• Generate ideas for quick reporting and long-term inquiries.
• Work as part of Slate’s Life team, with cross-over into politics and culture.

Skills

Story ideas

Source development

Long-form writing

Fast reporting

Copy editing

Job description

Slate is seeking a staff writer to contribute across the magazine with a home in the life section. The role favors a driven, creative reporter who can develop ideas, source smart leads, and provide sharp analysis across culture and news.

Full-time on staff with benefits; candidates with diverse backgrounds are welcome. Location can be New York or Washington, D.C., with strong remote options. Pay ranges from $80,000 to $105,000 per year.