Senior Writer, Investigations

You should have a demonstrated ability not only to identify promising leads, but to report them out by both technological and traditional means. This dynamic position requires curiosity and creativity to produce at least four stories per month. While you’ll be based on our security desk, you’ll be encouraged to look for unique stories across all of WIRED’s areas of coverage. An eagerness to work collaboratively with other WIRED reporters is a major plus.

The successful candidate must have extensive experience and a demonstrated portfolio of investigative work. They will also have the opportunity to work across—and should be comfortable with—a wide range of formats such as social, podcasts, video series, live events, etc.

This role reports to WIRED’s Director of Science, Politics, and Security, and is part of a growing and increasingly global newsroom of smart, kind, nerdy, and well-informed colleagues who are always brimming with ideas and eager to help each other out. This role is in-office (4 days/week) and we are open to candidates in San Francisco and New York.

Primary responsibilities:

Consistently break news and deliver scoops

Report and write at least four stories per month, primarily focused on differentiated investigative work

Pitch, report, and write stories, with a focus on using data, open source tools, or visual investigations

Collaborate with other members of the security desk, and journalists from across the WIRED newsroom

Collaborate with audio, video, events, and social media teams as needed to develop ways of telling stories on other platforms

Work collaboratively with global markets on all relevant stories or packages

Additional projects/stories as assigned

Requirements:

At least 4 years experience as journalist with a track record of investigative data or OSINT reporting

A proven track record of scoops and the ability to consistently break news

Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage a constantly evolving workload and prioritize appropriately

A clear, engaging, jargon-free writing style

The expected base salary range for this position is from $95,000-$129,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

This is a guild position.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

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