The San Francisco Standard is seeking an editor to lead its AI and Big Technology coverage, aiming to shape how readers understand the transformative impact of these industries on the city and the world.
Requirements
- Understanding of the AI and Big Tech landscape, including key companies, technologies, business models, and regulatory environment
- Familiarity with digital publishing, audience engagement, and social media platforms
- Understanding of data journalism techniques and comfort with technology tools for reporting and analysis
- Previous experience covering AI, machine learning, or emerging technologies
- Understanding of venture capital, startup ecosystems, and technology business models
- Experience with public records requests, financial document analysis, and investigative techniques
- Background in technology journalism or business reporting
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive coverage that spans the key AI players and their intersection with San Francisco
- Lead unique coverage, working with reporters to pursue scoops of fact and thinking on the most influential industry of our time
- Guide complex, technical reporting and translate industry developments for general audiences
- Lead enterprise and investigative reporting, with a track record of breaking significant stories
- Familiarity with digital publishing, audience engagement, and social media platforms
- Understanding of data journalism techniques and comfort with technology tools for reporting and analysis
Other
- Proven experience as an editor, preferably with significant experience covering technology, business, or investigative journalism
- Excellent editing skills
- Strong network of sources within the technology industry or proven ability to develop such relationships quickly
- Knowledge of San Francisco's relationship with the technology industry and its impact on the city
- Spanish language proficiency
