Reporter Job at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02140
Posting Description
WRITER 2, Technology Review, to join our team of award-winning journalists to cover artificial intelligence; cover company news, cutting edge advancements in the field, policy developments and legislation, and misuses and abuses of the technology; combine scoops, deep enterprise reporting, timely stories about major news events, and sharp analysis; produce a steady drumbeat of stories that break news and cover the major events on their beat, a mix of incremental news, scoops, and enterprise coverage; pitch a mix of shorter and feature stories; write in a clear, engaging, insightful and compelling way, making skilled and creative use of storytelling techniques, including the various forms enabled by digital media; propose new approaches to and themes of coverage; work in close collaboration with colleagues in other departments (such as events) and oversee other content relevant to coverage area, ensuring the highest journalistic standards; and play a major role in the conception, planning, and assigning of themed print issues when these are on a topic within their beat.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree in a related field; a minimum of three years of reporting experience in technology journalism; ability to deliver own work according to specific operational targets and standards; robust network of sources and a demonstrated ability to own a beat and break news; the ability to cut through hype; curiosity and rigor; possess an understanding of both the technologies they cover, and the businesses and people attempting to commercialize them; and be excited about the promise AI offers to change the world, while remaining skeptical of claims until they are proved out. Job #24786-7
1/15/2025