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The Senior Technology Reporter will work with the Ars Technica team to produce daily content, including informed news and analysis, in the consumer technology field. The candidate should be comfortable with writing for a technically sophisticated audience, while also being able to make complex topics accessible. We’re looking for skilled communicator who is also a subject matter expert in one or more of the following areas: 

• Desktop and mobile operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android

• Desktops and laptops

• Mobile phones and related devices

• CPU & GPU architecture

• Storage, including NAS, hard drives, and solid-state drives

• Self-hosting and homelab-type services, including and especially solutions based around open-source software

In addition to daily news coverage, the position will also write occasional long-form pieces on matters of expertise, including product reviews. This is a Guild-represented position with benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Write regularly on consumer technology news and analysis, including CPUs, GPUs, PCs, laptops, phones, tablets, smartwatches, IoT devices, operating systems, and related hardware/software ecosystems

• Conduct hands-on testing for reviews and analysis, including device setup, photography/screenshots, benchmarking, and methodology documentation

• Develop primary coverage areas while also writing occasional ad hoc stories as assigned

• Write occasional feature-length articles on in-depth topics as pitched or assigned

• Work with editors and staff to generate story ideas, plan product coverage, maintain event awareness, and help guide Ars technology coverage

• Generate headlines in accordance with editorial best practices and team processes

• Integrate editor feedback on writing, reporting, quality, and coverage priorities

• Participate actively in team collaboration and project management tools and processes

• Engage in occasional editing, mentoring, travel, and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of demonstrated writing and research expertise in relevant subject matter

• Deep working knowledge of the consumer technology landscape, including operating systems, PCs, mobile and desktop hardware, and relevant historical context

• Demonstrated ability to own a beat, set and meet coverage priorities, and identify stories before they become obvious

• Strong news judgment, critical thinking, attention to detail, and organizational skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Collaborative team player and self-starting individual contributor, with ability to mentor less experienced writers where appropriate

• Strong time management, timeliness, and dependability across multiple projects and competing assignments in a fast-paced environment

• Willingness to work some early mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, and travel as projects may require

The expected base salary range for this position is from $86,000.00 - $115,000.00. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

This is a guild position.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.