US Tech Editor
The Guardian is a global news organization that delivers fearless, independent journalism. From breaking news and award-winning investigations, to in-depth coverage of technology, sports, film, culture and lifestyle, the Guardian offers a global view that deepens our audiences' understanding of America and the world.
Headquartered in New York City, Guardian US is an entirely digital operation that seeks to engage US readers by combining the Guardian's international coverage with US voices and expertise. Core coverage areas include the climate emergency, economic and racial inequality, digital privacy and much more. Guardian US launched in 2011 and today has bureaus in New York, Washington DC, New Orleans and Los Angeles. The Guardian is an independently owned, mission-driven organization, funded by readers around the globe.
It's the talent, energy and commitment our people bring to The Guardian that make us who we are. Across our business we have some of the most creative thinkers in media and beyond: award winning journalists, cutting edge commercial teams, digital talent and more.
Job Title: US Tech Editor
Department: Editorial
Location: Los Angeles or San Francisco preferable
Reports to: West coast editor
Terms: Full-time, permanent, News Media Guild role
Salary range: $120,000-150,000
Purpose of the role
The Guardian is hiring a seasoned editor to spearhead US technology coverage.
The editor will work with the US tech reporters to produce sharp daily coverage of major and emerging themes in the US tech industry, as well as impactful and ambitious enterprise and feature coverage. They will collaborate with editorial teams across the US newsroom on stories on the intersection of tech and politics, business and culture. And they'll work closely with our offices in the UK and Australia to together deliver breakthrough coverage of the sector to the Guardians' global readership.
We're looking for someone with extensive knowledge of the tech industry, a strong sense of how key developments impact societies and a knack for explaining the stakes to our global audience.
You're a clear writer and an experienced editor, with a track record of bringing out the best in reporters and a freelance network to tap into.
You're excited about refining our daily technology coverage; sharpening our features, analysis and investigations; experimenting with formats, story-telling methods and reporting tools; and have strong ideas about how to make the Guardian's technology coverage stand out in a competitive field.
The ideal candidate shares our enthusiasm for driving news on the Guardian's key coverage areas – equity, democracy, climate justice, and holding the powerful to account – and is committed to spotlighting diverse perspectives on this beat.
Experience
Extensive experience writing and editing technology coverage for a fast-paced digital news publication
Experience writing and editing stories in different formats and at various speeds, ranging from breaking news, to explainers, features and enterprise work.
Track record of groundbreaking tech journalism, especially on topics such as surveillance and privacy, civil liberties, equity and discrimination, and the social implications of new technologies such as AI
Extensive management experience, with a track record of developing reporters and writers and collaborating across the newsroom
Experience commissioning reporters, and a network of freelance writers and reporters at hand
Experience balancing both breaking news and long-term editorial goals
Skills and qualifications
Extensive knowledge of the technology industry
Excellent writing and editing skills
Excellent news judgement and ability to generate exciting and original story ideas on the most urgent and consequential tech news topics
Commitment to editorial independence and understanding that good reporting will be both tough and fair in its coverage of the industry