Technology Writer, Strategist

Job Description

As the leading independent modern media company, Vox Media ignites conversations and influences culture. Across digital, podcasts, TV, streaming, live events, and print, we tell stories that affect our audience's daily lives and entertain as much as they inform.

Our portfolio features influential and respected editorial properties including Vox, New York Magazine, The Verge, The Cut, Eater, Vulture, The Strategist, Polygon, SB Nation, Intelligencer, Curbed, Grub Street and Recode. Off-platform, the Vox Media Podcast Network offers one of the largest collections of popular podcasts, and Vox Media Studios produces and distributes the award-winning nonfiction shows. Powered by innovative technology that scales quality, the Chorus publishing platform and Concert advertising marketplace answer the always-changing needs of modern audiences, creators and marketers.

Vox Media has been named one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies in Media,” an Inc. “Company of the Year,” Digiday’s “Best Company for Parents,” and one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign.

The Editorial team is at the core of everything New York magazine does. Our team strikes the perfect balance of content that’s smart and funny so that our readers know everything they need to know to navigate a fast-moving culture, whether that’s up-to-date information on political events, cultural developments, fashion trends, or the latest scientific breakthroughs. The Strategist , an online companion to the magazine’s award-winning print section of the same name, is seeking a tech writer and service journalist who can help readers decide which headphones, Bluetooth speaker, or television to buy, along with where to buy it. You should be familiar with all aspects of the consumer technology world, from routers to fitness trackers, laptops to laptop stands. And you should know how to present it in a way that anyone can understand, regardless of their technological experience. Interest in writing about topics that have nothing at all to do with tech is also a plus. What you'll do:

• Conceive, report, and write useful and often expert-driven shopping-related articles on a daily basis
• Closely follow technology trends and news, and pitch relevant stories
• Monitor sales and deals that are relevant to our readers
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by editors

What you'll bring:

• Minimum two years writing and reporting experience required
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the consumer technology and online shopping-spheres
• Experience working for an online publication
• Strong familiarity of SEO practices preferred

About working at Vox Media:

This is a permanent, full-time position with excellent benefits—including flexible hours and generous parental leave. Vox Media strives to provide comprehensive healthcare options for our employees and to ensure that our healthcare and other benefits are LGBTQ-inclusive. You'll be joining a group of focused, hard-working, creative people who are passionate about doing work that's challenging and fun—and who strive to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.