Straight Arrow News

Media, Bias and Algorithms Reporter

Straight Arrow News

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Explain the information ecosystem.
  • Decode bias and information flow.
  • Investigate system design.
  • Cover daily news with clarity and urgency.
  • Create human‑centered stories.
  • Demystify complexity.
  • Collaborate across formats.
  • Use rigorous, transparent methods.
  • Build a diverse source network.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of reporting experience spanning technology, media, platforms, digital culture, politics or information systems.
  • A reporter’s instinct for pattern‑spotting, source‑building and asking questions that get to the structural “why,” not just the surface “what.”
  • Working understanding of how systems like TikTok, YouTube, Google Search, Meta’s feeds, and X/Twitter surface and prioritize content.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex or technical topics into clear, trustworthy journalism for a general audience.
  • Comfort with ambiguity and partial visibility; experience piecing together truth via interviews, documents, research, experiments and creative methodology.
  • A track record of original, insightful reporting: features, investigations, data‑driven explainers and smart, quick‑turn analysis.
  • Exceptional researching, writing and storytelling skills; skilled in AP Style.
  • Knowledge of SEO and experience with CMS (e.g., WordPress) and analytics tools.
  • Commitment to accuracy, clarity, and unbiased storytelling; meticulous about verification and transparency.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple assignments across formats and platforms.
  • Experience with multimedia or cross‑platform journalism, or a strong willingness to learn.
Benefits
  • comprehensive health and wellness coverage
  • generous paid time off
  • paid holidays and floating holidays
  • health coverage, vision and dental plans
  • retirement plans like the company's 401(k) plan with company match
  • and more.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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