The Los Angeles Times is seeking a technology reporter to closely cover the industry, its leading companies, and its impact on society. This journalist will report on Silicon Valley tech giants, break news on Southern California's biggest firms, and help readers discover emerging start-ups and technologies.
Coverage will extend to related subjects, including artificial intelligence, questions of regulation, and content moderation. The reporter will approach the beat with curiosity and skepticism, questioning business models, interrogating industry trends, finding angles where others wouldn't think to look in a beat that explores a global industry essential to California's economy and its identity.
Responsibilities:
- Report and write stories across a broad technology beat, with an ability to turn around breaking news, step-backs, explainers, news features, analysis, and, when appropriate, investigations
- Stay on top of the platform economy and follow news out of the major social media companies
- Monitor trends in user behavior and content, and find compelling stories to tell
- Cover breaking news and major events with an eye to unique angles that will set Times coverage apart
- Cultivate sources and contacts to aid in the execution of a range of stories
- Develop and write enterprise features that make waves
- Represent The Times on other media platforms, including television and radio interviews and live event appearances
- Contribute to multiplatform offerings including podcasts, newsletters, and live events
- Work collaboratively across departments to plan digital publication strategies
- Write engaging headlines and SEO components with a digital, diverse audience in mind
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Requirements:
- A minimum of 10 years of journalism experience, with an emphasis on business reporting
- A demonstrated record in covering tech companies and products, and strong tech industry sources
- Exceptional and versatile writing and reporting skills, combining strong news judgment, fluency in style, and deep knowledge of taste and legal considerations
- An ethical and inclusive approach in the workplace that promotes positive collaboration
- An understanding of the importance of accuracy and precision
- Comfortable with data, statistics, and basic financial lingo
- Proven track record of scoops and unique angles, and a desire to tell stories in different forms
This position is listed as Reporter in the Los Angeles Times Guild and will be based in the Bay Area with occasional trips to Los Angeles. Some night and weekend work is expected. Reporters must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle in good working condition, with suitable auto insurance coverage.
Qualified candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and applicable clips to Business Editor Richard Verrier.