Media, Bias and Algorithms Reporter
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Media Reporter focusing on information ecosystems and biases for Straight Arrow News. Investigating how algorithms shape public perception and delivering clear reporting to the audience.
Responsibilities:
- 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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