The Information
Reporter, Meta Job at The Information in San Francisco
The Information, San Francisco, CA, US, 94199
About The Information Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, The Information is the go‑to source of in‑depth reporting for the most influential leaders in technology and business. Our original, high‑quality journalism informs consequential decisions shaping our future, and we’ve built a community of 700,000 active readers who depend on us to do just that.
About The Role The Information is looking for an experienced, ambitious reporter to cover Meta Platforms at a pivotal moment in its history. The world’s most dominant social media company is racing to catch up in artificial intelligence after a series of stumbles this year. The outcome will shape not only Meta’s future, but that of the tech industry itself. The ideal candidate will dig deep into Meta’s AI ambitions, its competition with OpenAI, Google and others, and how these efforts intersect with its core businesses of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. This beat demands a journalist who can consistently break news, cultivate high‑level sources and write riveting, behind‑the‑scenes features about one of Silicon Valley’s most consequential stories.
What You’ll Do Deliver two scoops or one high impact feature a month.
Contribute to newsroom‑wide projects like The Information’s 50 Most Promising Startups.
Appear on TITV, The Information’s daily live video show, to discuss your stories and other topics on your beat.
Qualifications At least three years of reporting experience.
A proven track record of breaking news and cultivating high‑level sources.
A demonstrated ability to produce agenda‑leading coverage.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to tell complex stories clearly.
Candidate can be based in either San Francisco or New York; we offer a flexible hybrid work model but require staff to be in the office at least three days a week.
What Success Looks Like In Your First 3‑6 Months We’re a high‑metabolism newsroom. You should be ready to hit the ground running and publishing by the end of your first month. By month three, you should have a healthy pipeline of stories as you comfortably multi‑task and juggle stories in different stages of completion. Within half a year, we’d hope your well‑developed pipeline has produced some of our most‑read pieces, establishing you as an authority on your beat.
Why Join Us? At The Information, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a team of passionate professionals, shaping the future of tech and business journalism. We’re committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment where innovative ideas thrive.
Benefits Company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
Medical coverage that includes fertility care and $0 copays for in‑office mental health visits with in‑network providers.
Paid parental leave.
Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure.
401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Fitness and wellness stipend.
Monthly cell phone reimbursement.
Company‑sponsored lunches in the office every Monday.
Commuter benefits.
A supportive, inclusive, and diverse work environment with a zero‑tolerance policy for harassment.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $160,000 USD annually + bonus + benefits
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages.
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