Senior Writer, Politics 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
UnknownVisa
Media, Publishing, JournalismIndustries

Requirements

  • At least 5 years experience as a political journalist with a track record of breaking news, driving subscriber growth, and building and reaching a large audience
  • A proven track record of scoops and the ability to consistently break news on the national politics beat
  • Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage a constantly evolving workload and prioritize appropriately
  • A clear, engaging, jargon-free writing style
  • Deeply sourced at both the top and working levels of government and politics
  • Intimately familiar with the operational mechanics of the federal government
  • Good sourcing in and understanding of the tech industry

Responsibilities

  • Break high-impact news and deliver scoops on a regular basis
  • Report and write at least six stories per month, balancing weekly newsletter sends with quick exclusives and longer, differentiated work
  • Engage and grow a loyal newsletter readership that drives digital subscriptions
  • Collaborate with other members of your desk, and journalists from across the WIRED newsroom
  • Collaborate with audio, video, events, and social media teams as needed to develop ways of telling stories on other platforms
  • Work collaboratively with global markets on all relevant stories or packages
  • Additional projects/stories as assigned

Skills

journalism
news breaking
political reporting
government sourcing
tech industry knowledge
newsletter writing
scoops
exclusives
long-form features
audience engagement

Conde Nast

About Conde Nast

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N/AYear Founded
N/ACompany Stage
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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