Tech Reporter
Crain’s is looking for an ambitious, creative, experienced journalist who will join the team with knowledge of the major players who make up New York’s tech scene. The reporter will be able to identify up-and-comers in the sector and the big trends shaping its employers and tell those stories in a lively and engaging fashion. The tech reporter will need to be able to explain complex terminology and policies affecting the city’s and the state’s business communities in conversational terms. Because so many beats overlap with technology (health tech, fintech, proptech), the tech reporter should be a team player willing to contribute ideas and information to their colleagues across the team.
The ideal candidate will have experience pitching daily stories on funding rounds, earnings reports, emerging industries or city/state/federal policies tied to tech. The candidate also will have experience writing company profiles, conducting interviews with high-level individuals and writing long-form articles about how specific policies affect New York businesses.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Pitching and writing daily news stories
Covering breaking news
Fact-checking and research using various databases
Writing in-depth features
Identifying trends that could make for interesting industry events and panel discussions
Keeping tabs on the calendar of events for major happenings within the tech sector
Qualifications:
At least 2 years of experience covering a news beat
Knowledge of New York’s tech regulations and policies
Experience meeting daily deadlines
Experience writing interesting feature articles in a conversational way
A voracious news diet and appetite for New York City politics, technology, real estate and small business
Prior knowledge of web publishing and using a content management system
This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The estimated salary range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000.