Job Title: Senior Staff Writer, Mobile

Dept: Editorial

Reports to: Section Editor, Mobile

FLSA: Hourly, Non-exempt, Full-Time

Location: New York City, NY, Portland, OR, but also open to remote

 

Who We Are Looking For:

Our next Senior Staff Writer, Mobile possesses a deep understanding of mobile technology gleaned from years of experience reporting in the industry. From an encyclopedic knowledge of Android versions to all the different flavors of 5G, you know the ins and outs, and how to explain them in terms a common consumer can understand. Core topics of coverage include phones, tablets, smartwatches, and all the associated technologies, from Bluetooth LE to 5G, and the latest Qualcomm chips. Is Wi-Fi 6E worth the upgrade yet? Our future Senior Writer knows, and knows how to break it down.

This is a highly independent position for a pro who wants to go out into the field and bring home trophy coverage, not be handed assignments. The ideal candidate understands that being the best requires building contacts, spending hands-on time with hardware, and challenging the status quo, not merely re-reporting press releases. Expect to write breaking news, insightful analysis, pointed op-eds, thoroughly researched features, and critical reviews. In some cases, you may star in videos to accompany written coverage. On-screen experience is a plus, but video editing experience is not required.

Senior Writers will primarily produce content, but will at times be called upon to help edit, plan section content, and manage the section during particularly busy times, or when the Section Editor is unavailable.

Our ideal Senior Staff Writer, Mobile is based in the Portland or the New York tri-state area, which puts them in close proximity to our offices, and in the case of New York, future industry events. Regardless of location, candidates should be willing to travel regularly as in-person meetings and events return to 2019 levels.

What You'll Do:

  • Produce content every day including a mix of news, features, and product reviews
  • Travel to cover press events, conferences, and briefings
  • Develop long-form features and articles, and create insightful opinion pieces
  • Fact-check articles and aid in production in WordPress publishing platform
  • Use SEO and data analytics to identify popular stories and product reviews
  • Script and shoot for both live and recorded video content
  • Occasionally edit and supervise a team of freelance writers
  • Develop and nurture contacts with industry sources

What We Require:

  • 3+ years’ of freelance or staff writing experience
  • Broad knowledge of and interest in the mobile industry
  • College degree in journalism or related field preferred
  • Strong command of AP Style
  • Approachable, authentic written voice with a knack for digesting technical details
  • Experience working with web content management systems (WordPress preferred), Microsoft Teams, and Asana.
  • Comfortable working with basic HTML
  • On-camera experience, photography/videography skills, a plus
  • Willingness to travel for events, meetings, and trade shows once they return

What’s In It For You:

  • Exceptional benefits package including:
  • Medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance
  • 401k plus matching
  • flexible spending accounts
  • pretax commuter transit and parking benefits
  • paid parental leave
  • sabbatical leave after 5 years of service
  • flexible paid time off
  • life insurance
  • company-paid short-term and long-term disability.

About Us:

Digital Trends, the largest independent tech media site in the world, is a technology/lifestyle brand with offices in Portland, Oregon; New York; Chicago; and more. We cover anything and everything in technology — from the QLED vs. OLED TVs, the latest smartphones and wearables, gaming consoles and desktops, to innovations in autonomous vehicles. Our content spans from news, expert analysis, guides, in-depth reviews, and beyond. Digital Trends provides insights to our readers in a way that enhances their lifestyle. “Tech for the Way You Live.”

 

As an equal opportunity employer, Digital Trends encourages, honors, and values diversity. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion. We are committed to fostering a positive multigenerational and multicultural workforce by supporting inclusion in all forms, both within our company and across interactions with our audience, clients, and candidates.

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