The Guardian US is hiring: Editor, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Wor

Editor, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work

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Editor, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work

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$99,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

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Headquartered in New York City, Guardian US is an entirely digital operation that seeks to engage US readers by combining the Guardian's international coverage with US voices and expertise. Core coverage areas include the climate emergency, economic and racial inequality, digital privacy and much more. Guardian US launched in 2011 and today has bureaus in New York, Washington DC, New Orleans and Los Angeles.

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Job Title: Editor, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work (1-Year Contract)

Location: New York City preferred, remote possible

Contract Type: Fixed-Term (12 months)

Reports To: US Technology Editor

Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Role

The Guardian is seeking a dynamic and experienced editor to lead coverage on one of the most pressing issues of our time: how artificial intelligence is transforming work. From warehouse floors to movie sets to boardrooms, AI is reshaping jobs, industries, and livelihoods—and we want to tell those stories with depth, nuance, and global relevance.

As the editor of this year-long series, you will commission, edit, and write original journalism exploring the intersection of AI, the job hunt and the workplace. You'll work primarily with freelancers, and sometimes with staff reporters across desks, to shape a distinctive editorial agenda. And you'll ensure the project is national in scope, with storytelling from across the US.

The project should keep a strong focus on workers themselves, their experience of AI, and who stands to lose or benefit from its continued rollout. It will consider struggles and debates over this technology, from unions pushing for concessions to politicians aiming to limit regulation. And it should investigate the consequences of AI for young people as they enter the workforce.

This is a chance to define a major editorial focus for The Guardian and produce high-impact journalism that cuts through the hype and centers human experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, commission and edit news stories, features, investigations, profiles, Q&As, and analysis on how AI is changing the nature of work
• In tandem with the US tech and business editors, make sure the Guardian is covering the major news developments in the area of AI and work.
• Identify gaps in coverage and develop story ideas that reflect diverse perspectives and industries, in the US, UK and globally
• Maintain a network of expert sources, workers, and researchers in the field of AI and labor
• Ensure all content meets The Guardian's standards of accuracy, fairness, and editorial independence
• Work closely with the technology and business desks to ensure strategic alignment and effective collaboration

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience as a commissioning editor or senior journalist in a newsroom. Strong understanding of artificial intelligence and its implications for labor, economics, and society
• Excellent editing and story-shaping skills with a sharp news sense, particularly as it relates to the technology industry
• Experience writing and editing technology coverage for a fast-paced digital news publication
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• A commitment to journalistic integrity, diversity, and The Guardian's editorial values. A commitment to editorial independence and understanding that good reporting will be both tough and fair in its coverage of the industry
• Familiarity with digital journalism tools and formats, including newsletters, podcasts, and visual storytelling, is a plus
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a technology reporter or in a similar role.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

How to Apply

We know there are great candidates who might not check all these boxes or who possess important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you, we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself.

All candidates interested in applying should upload a resume, a cover letter detailing your vision for coverage of AI and work, and up to three relevant clips (articles you've written, edited, or commissioned).

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please email the recruiter listed on the job posting or at recruitment.us@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Compensation and Benefits

• 25 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays
• Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members(Headspace is a company that offers evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and EAP services)
• 401(k) Match
• Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous parental leave with 100% pay
• Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day.

We offer great tools to help you prioritize your wellbeing including a free Headspace subscription and access to an Employee Assistance Program.

Learning & Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

Sustainability

Our goal is to become an environmentally regenerative company and we have signed up to a sustainability vision and strategy to reach it. Find more information about sustainability at GNM here.

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The Guardian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. In addition, the Guardian will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.

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