Senior Tech Editor, Apple News

Apple • New York, NY

4d

About The Position

What are the most important tech stories of the day, and why do they matter? In this role, you'll answer those questions for millions of Apple News readers, spearheading our technology coverage at a pivotal moment of growth and change. Your curation work will illuminate how AI and other emerging technologies are transforming the way we live and work — and help readers make sense of one of the fastest-moving storylines of our time. You'll also explore key policy issues, industry insights, and the broader impact of technology on society. Using your deep industry expertise, you will select articles with an emphasis on quality, accuracy, and context; write sharp and engaging copy in the Apple News style; plan and execute special coverage; and work cross-functionally to support News projects. You will also curate science stories, prioritizing responsible coverage of new research, the environment, medical advancements, and more. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can toggle seamlessly between daily coverage and big-picture strategy, as well as an outstanding collaborator.

Requirements

• 7+ years experience writing or editing tech news for a media company
• Strong editorial judgment and excellent writing skills
• Experience with breaking news and delivering clear, concise copy on deadline
• A deep understanding of the tech industry, including A.I. developments, major companies, emerging startups, products, trends, and policy issues
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Ability to collaborate and work productively across a large organization

Nice To Haves

• Previous newsroom leadership role
• Proven record of responsibly integrating data into editorial strategy
• Experience working cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering teams
• Fluency across a variety of CMSes
• Background in science journalism

Responsibilities

• Oversee our team's tech-news editorial strategy
• Curate articles
• Write copy
• Covering events
• Communicate directly with our publisher partners
• Select articles with an emphasis on quality, accuracy, and context
• Write sharp and engaging copy in the Apple News style
• Plan and execute special coverage
• Work cross-functionally to support News projects
• Curate science stories, prioritizing responsible coverage of new research, the environment, medical advancements, and more

Benefits

• Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.
• Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition.
• Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees