The Atlantic
The Atlantic
201 – 500 Employees
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The Atlantic is an independent media publisher covering politics, business, foreign affairs, and culture through books and periodicals. Founded in 1857, the company brings together writers and editors with varied perspectives to examine the ideas and events shaping public life, without aligning itself with any political party or clique.

Staff Writer, Technology and Consumer Culture — The Atlantic (Remote)

Report on technology, consumer culture, and the ways Americans spend for The Atlantic. Create deeply reported, stylish magazine journalism for a broad general audience.

Description

  • Cover the relationship between technology and consumer culture
  • Report on e-commerce, retail, influencer economics, marketing, travel, and related subjects
  • Investigate the companies and platforms influencing online shopping
  • Examine trend-driven products and symbols of status
  • Explain the systems and logistics that bring products to consumers
  • Develop original story ideas for a general readership
  • Respond quickly to breaking news while pursuing in-depth reporting when warranted
  • Write with clarity and style under deadline
  • Create compelling magazine journalism across a broad beat

Requirements

  • Substantial reporting experience with general-interest publications
  • Strong interest in consumerism and the ability to turn compelling ideas into carefully reported, polished stories
  • Strict standards for accuracy and editorial quality
  • Working knowledge of journalistic ethics and reporting practices
  • Strong familiarity with The Atlantic
  • A sharp eye for emerging trends and a healthy skepticism toward them
  • Ability to work at speed, meet deadlines, and change focus as needed
  • Openness to engaging with a broad range of views and perspectives
  • Willingness to write often with authority and humor
  • Availability for night, early-morning, and weekend work when required
  • Successful completion of reference checks
  • Compliance with The Atlantic's COVID-19 vaccination policy and submission of vaccination-status documentation
  • This role is covered by a Guild agreement

Benefits

  • COVID-19 vaccination policy that includes subsequent booster doses
  • Reasonable accommodations or exemptions for disability, medical contraindication, or sincerely held religious belief

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