Senior Writer, Culture at Conde Nast

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Media, Publishing, JournalismIndustries

Requirements

  • At least 5 years experience reporting specifically on culture and building expertise on this beat; more experience on other beats is welcome
  • A proven track record of scoops and the ability to consistently break culture news
  • A proven ability to publish consistently (multiple stories per week) in a digital setting
  • Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage a constantly evolving workload and prioritize appropriately
  • Experience and passion for delivering big, ambitious coverage, particularly around internet culture
  • Experience covering internet culture in a substantive way
  • A demonstrated ability to break news
  • A good eye for surprising angles on stories and the ability to spot the wider significance of a new development
  • Entrenched enough in digital culture to be the first to spot major trends or breakout moments
  • A sharp and clever writer who avoids cliches and jargon
  • A sense of fun and humor, and the ability to bring that to WIRED audiences
  • Based out of a WIRED office in New York or San Francisco (hybrid role)

Responsibilities

  • Report and write at least six stories per month, juggling shorter news pieces with longer, differentiated enterprise work and features
  • Pitch, report, and write stories on online culture, intersecting with tech, politics, and online communities
  • Collaborate with other members of the culture desk, and journalists from across the WIRED newsroom, to ensure that our culture coverage is smart, nuanced, and groundbreaking
  • Collaborate with audio, video, events, and social media teams as needed to develop ways of telling stories on other platforms
  • Work collaboratively with global colleagues on all relevant stories or packages
  • Additional projects/stories as assigned
  • Contribute to WIRED’s culture coverage, encompassing MAHA and wo/manosphere influencers, internet rabbit holes, fun scene reports, and novel breakdowns on how AI is changing how we relate to each other
  • Collaborate frequently with WIRED’s digital video team to help bring the best of WIRED to platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram Reels

Skills

Internet Culture Reporting
News Breaking
Investigative Journalism
Digital Trends Analysis
Feature Writing
Source Development
AI Impact Reporting
Cultural Analysis

Conde Nast

About Conde Nast

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Consulting, Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Company Match
Bupa Private Healthcare
Parental Leave
Wellness Program
Performance Bonus

Risks

Decline in print media consumption impacts traditional magazine sales for Conde Nast.
Increased competition from agile digital-native media companies challenges Conde Nast.
Rising ad-blocker usage reduces effectiveness of Conde Nast's online advertising revenue.

Differentiation

Conde Nast leverages AI-driven content personalization to enhance user engagement.
The company focuses on sustainability, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers.
Conde Nast collaborates with influencers to effectively reach younger audiences.

Upsides

Short-form video content is a growing opportunity for Conde Nast's digital strategy.
The podcast industry's growth offers expansion potential for Conde Nast's audio content.
AI-driven personalization enhances user engagement and retention for Conde Nast.

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