This article was published on February 5, 2013

The Next Web is hiring writers in San Francisco and New York


The Next Web is hiring writers in San Francisco and New York

Are you a sharp, keen, well-connected tech writer who loves to break news, works their contact book and takes pride in being first to a story? If so, we want to hear from you as we’re currently looking to bolster our global team with hires in San Francisco and New York City.

You need to be incredibly passionate about technology, startups, entrepreneurship and Internet culture. You’ll be keen to immerse yourself in the technology scene – or indeed already be part of it. You’ll enjoy chasing up stories and the people behind them for interviews/comment. You’ll love people, events and developing relationships. You’ll be keen to learn the background to a story, thrive on the details and above all, be passionate about being first to a story.

What you need to have:
An unwavering passion for technology, start-ups, entrepreneurship
A hunger for breaking news.
The ability to write quickly and confidently.
Natural attention to detail
Natural drive to get to a news story first, and the story behind the story.

Responsibilities:
Watching out and reporting breaking news stories, anywhere on the planet – but especially in San Francisco or New York.
Reviewing startups from across the planet – but particularly within San Francisco or New York.
Writing thoughtful discussion posts about the International technology scene; the companies involved, influencers and everything in between.
Attending events and conferences.
Interviewing influencers and companies involved in the headline.

Salary: Negotiable based on experience.

Apply: Click here to apply.

Good luck!

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