Staff Writer

Atlantic Media • Washington, DC

6h • $120,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Atlantic is seeking an ambitious staff writer to join the newsroom. This writer will cover the media, and should have a keen interest in how the fourth estate operates right now: How the news industry is adapting to technological changes; how consolidation and closures affect the broader informational environment; how news organizations understand their responsibility to the public; and how they are positioning themselves vis-a-vis the administration. It’s a role for someone who’d love to write about newspapers, Substackers, TV networks, business leaders, influencers, and all the other players in this space. Although previous experience on this beat is not required, this staff writer will need to cultivate high-level sources at new and established outlets in pursuit of big, conversation-starting articles that will appeal to broad audiences (not just industry insiders). The ideal candidate must have a nose for a great story, excellent writing chops, a love of scoops, and the ability to blend reporting with analysis. This candidate will move fast when a story breaks, and go deep when the moment calls for it.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in journalism.
• A deep understanding of and enthusiasm for The Atlantic’s mission and journalism.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience on the media beat is not required, but a keen interest in how the fourth estate operates is essential.

Responsibilities

• Cover the media industry, including its adaptation to technological changes, the impact of consolidation and closures, public responsibility, and positioning relative to the administration.
• Write about newspapers, Substackers, TV networks, business leaders, influencers, and other players in the media space.
• Cultivate high-level sources at new and established outlets.
• Produce big, conversation-starting articles appealing to broad audiences.
• Blend reporting with analysis.
• Move fast when a story breaks and go deep when the moment calls for it.

Benefits

• The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC ("The Atlantic") is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• The Atlantic is committed to diversity and encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, and people with disabilities.
• Job offers to work at The Atlantic are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of reference checks and compliance with The Atlantic's COVID-19 vaccination policy.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed