Strong understanding of The Atlantic's mission and journalism
Ability to cultivate high-level sources
Excellent writing skills with a knack for storytelling
Proficient in blending reporting with analysis
Capable of reacting quickly to breaking news
Responsibilities
Cover the media landscape with a focus on contemporary issues
Investigate how technological changes impact the news industry
Analyze the effects of consolidation and closures in journalism
Write engaging articles for a broad audience, not just insiders
Develop relationships with key figures in various media outlets
Create in-depth reports when warranted
Benefits
Location flexibility with options in New York or Washington, D.C.
Participation in a Guild position, providing collective bargaining rights
Opportunity to work in a renowned newsroom focused on impactful journalism
Full Job Description
The Atlantic is seeking an ambitious staff writer to join the newsroom. This writer will cover the media, and should have a keen interest in how the fourth estate operates right now: How the news industry is adapting to technological changes; how consolidation and closures affect the broader informational environment; how news organizations understand their responsibility to the public; and how they are positioning themselves vis-a-vis the administration. It's a role for someone who'd love to write about newspapers, Substackers, TV networks, business leaders, influencers, and all the other players in this space.
Although previous experience on this beat is not required, this staff writer will need to cultivate high-level sources at new and established outlets in pursuit of big, conversation-starting articles that will appeal to broad audiences (not just industry insiders). The ideal candidate must have a nose for a great story, excellent writing chops, a love of scoops, and the ability to blend reporting with analysis. This candidate will move fast when a story breaks, and go deep when the moment calls for it.
Qualities of a successful candidate include:
At least 7 years of experience in journalism.
A deep understanding of and enthusiasm for The Atlantic's mission and journalism
Salary minimum: 120K; Salary maximum: 180K.
This position is based in New York or Washington, D.C.
