San Francisco Correspondent

Financial Times•San Francisco, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Times is seeking an experienced journalist to lead its coverage of major chipmakers and their role in the AI infrastructure boom. This role requires in-depth reporting on companies like Nvidia and Intel, focusing on their integral part in the global data center build-out. The correspondent will break news on innovations and corporate strategy, demystify hardware and global supply chains, and collaborate with other FT reporters. The position also involves investigating concerns about an AI bubble and financing arrangements, and addressing the political implications of data center proliferation and AI mistrust. A collaborative attitude and willingness to share insights with a global team are essential.

Requirements

Experienced journalist with a track record of scoops and smart features.
Ability to dive into opaque and highly technical companies.
Collaborative attitude.
Willingness to share tips and joint bylines.
Must refrain from using AI in test submissions.

Nice To Haves

Experience covering semiconductor companies.
Understanding of AI infrastructure and global supply chains.

Responsibilities

Lead coverage of the world’s biggest chipmakers and their central role in the AI infrastructure boom.
Conduct in-depth, sophisticated reporting into Nvidia, Intel, and other major semiconductor companies integral to the global data center build-out.
Build sources among executives and engineers to break news on innovations and corporate strategy.
Write features that demystify the hardware and global supply chains underpinning artificial intelligence.
Collaborate closely with FT reporters covering adjacent beats.
Interrogate fears about an AI bubble and allegations of circular financing arrangements.
Address the political issues surrounding data centers, the electrical grid, and AI mistrust.
Collaborate with technology, finance, and political reporters across the US, Europe, and Asia.