Tech Writer

It's hard to think of a more exciting time to be writing about Silicon Valley. Want to come do it for us? The Economist is hiring a writer to cover the technology industry and how it is reshaping the world. If you have big ideas, this is the place to explore them.

Posted by: Tom Lee-Devlin, Business Editor

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We are hiring a tech-industry writer, to be based in San Francisco. The ideal candidate would have deep knowledge of the biggest trends in tech (including but not limited to AI) and be able to identify the most important corporate stories as they emerge. They would be expected to produce original and ambitious journalism capable of holding the cover of The Economist. They would also have the opportunity to appear on podcasts and in videos.

Journalistic experience is not essential, though an existing network in Silicon Valley would be an asset. Most important are the ability to think analytically and write clearly. Applicants should send a CV and a sample article suitable for publication in the Business section of The Economist to [click apply]. The article should be unpublished and no longer than 700 words. Some examples of relevant coverage are listed below. The deadline for applications is June 18th.

Example coverage

Apple’s new boss needs to restore its magic for the AI era
Altman, Amodei and Musk fight dirty for the biggest prize in business
Elon Musk is betting his business empire on AI
The self-driving taxi revolution begins at last