Senior Editor, Technology

The Daily Beast delivers award-winning original reporting and sharp opinion from big personalities in the arenas of politics, pop-culture, world news, and more. Fiercely independent and armed with irreverent intelligence, we now reach more than 20 million readers per month. We are based in New York and are an operating business of IAC.

What we can offer you

The Technology Editor is expected to assign and edit stories for The Daily Beast on the technologies, companies, and—most importantly—people behind our digitally-driven culture. In addition, he or she must also have demonstrated skills to write his or her own stories that weave interviews, profile material, anecdotes, and exclusive details into compelling narratives. The Editor then must be able to effectively communicate those stories across broadcast and social media. 

Responsibilities:

• Help supervise freelance writers covering viral culture, tech business, cybersecurity, and the internet underground for The Daily Beast.

• Use sources, documents, computer-assisted reporting, and other journalistic tools to develop, report, and write his or her own stories on these topics.

• Fact-check political, government, and corporate leaders on these issues of the day and spot emerging trends and counter-intuitive narratives in the emerging public discussion around technology.

• Deliver timely stories and well-crafted narratives.

• Conceive compelling story and project ideas to discuss with The Beast’s top editors in New York City.

• Work closely with our politics, U.S. news, and national security desks.

• Help edit, guide, mentor, and collaborate with other members of The Daily Beast staff.

• Adhere to the ethical code, policies and procedures of The Daily Beast.

• Ability to discuss stories, debate key issues on TV, radio, and online outlets.

• Contribute ideas for online graphics, polls, and other means of enhancing audience engagement.

What you bring to us

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects and deadlines.

• Willingness to collaborate with other reporters, editors, and media partners.

• Strong research, writing, and reporting skills.

• Advanced problem-solving skills.

• Proven skill as a narrative writer and story-teller.

• Commitment and ability to continue to develop sources.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Fluency in social media, story promotion skills.

• A self-starter who can conceive and execute stories with impact.

• Ability to take initiative, receive constructive feedback, and work with minimal supervision.

• At least five years of technology reporting and editing experience.

• Based in New York City or San Francisco is preferred, by not required.

Why work for us?

The Daily Beast is a globally recognized publication at IAC HQ in pristine Chelsea in New York City. Being part of IAC, we are able to provide you some of the best in benefits. We offer discretionary vacation (as in take what you need with approval for all exempt and non-guild employees), tuition reimbursement, 401(k) matching, subsidized gym membership, stocked kitchens with snacks and drinks, and excuses to celebrate all the time! Work for us and work for something spectacular!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.