Unbiased. Straight Facts.
Media, Bias and Algorithms Reporter
Location
United States
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$90K - $120K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Job Requirements
- 7+ years of reporting experience spanning technology, media, platforms, digital culture, politics or information systems.
- A reporter’s instinct for pattern‑spotting, source‑building and asking questions that get to the structural “why,” not just the surface “what.”
- Working understanding of how systems like TikTok, YouTube, Google Search, Meta’s feeds, and X/Twitter surface and prioritize content.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex or technical topics into clear, trustworthy journalism for a general audience.
- Comfort with ambiguity and partial visibility; experience piecing together truth via interviews, documents, research, experiments and creative methodology.
- A track record of original, insightful reporting: features, investigations, data‑driven explainers and smart, quick‑turn analysis.
- Exceptional researching, writing and storytelling skills; skilled in AP Style.
- Knowledge of SEO and experience with CMS (e.g., WordPress) and analytics tools.
- Commitment to accuracy, clarity, and unbiased storytelling; meticulous about verification and transparency.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple assignments across formats and platforms.
- Experience with multimedia or cross‑platform journalism, or a strong willingness to learn.
Benefits
- comprehensive health and wellness coverage
- generous paid time off
- paid holidays and floating holidays
- health coverage, vision and dental plans
- retirement plans like the company's 401(k) plan with company match
- and more.
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