Staff Writer

The Atlantic • Washington DC, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Atlantic is seeking an ambitious and relentless reporter to cover the intersection of technology and consumer culture. This is a role for someone who is obsessed with how—and why—Americans spend their money the way they do. The ideal candidate will be adept at magazine journalism and eager to produce engaging stories across a wide-ranging beat that encompasses e-commerce and retail, the influencer economy, marketing, travel, and more. The role might involve interrogating the companies and platforms that shape online shopping; analyzing the meaning of the latest trendy products and status symbols; and digging into the invisible logistics of how an item appears at your doorstep. This is for someone who is bursting with original ideas targeted at a general audience; someone who can move fast when a story breaks and go deep when the moment calls for it; and someone who can write clearly and stylishly on a deadline. The role will at times include night, early-morning, and weekend work.

Requirements

• Substantial experience as a reporter for general-interest publications
• A deep interest in consumerism and an understanding of how to translate compelling ideas into deftly reported and beautifully written stories
• High standards for quality and accuracy and a facility with the ethics and rigors of journalism
• Deep familiarity with The Atlantic
• A great eye for spotting—and a healthy skepticism about—trends
• An ability to work quickly, meet deadlines, and switch gears as needed
• Interest in and openness to a wide variety of views and perspectives
• A desire to write frequently, with authority and humor

Responsibilities

• Cover the intersection of technology and consumer culture.
• Produce engaging stories across a wide-ranging beat that encompasses e-commerce and retail, the influencer economy, marketing, travel, and more.
• Interrogate the companies and platforms that shape online shopping.
• Analyze the meaning of the latest trendy products and status symbols.
• Dig into the invisible logistics of how an item appears at your doorstep.
• Move fast when a story breaks and go deep when the moment calls for it.
• Write clearly and stylishly on a deadline.

Benefits

• The Atlantic requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including subsequent boosters, and submit proof of vaccination status. Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed