About the Role
Inc. Business Media is looking for a Staff Reporter to cover the fast‑evolving intersection of AI, entrepreneurship, and business innovation. This role focuses on delivering sharp, timely journalism that helps founders understand how emerging technologies reshape the way companies are built, scaled, and run. The role reports to the Tech Editor and works closely with editors and the audience team to ensure coverage is timely, useful, and aligned with Inc.’s mission and voice. The role will follow a 3‑day hybrid schedule (Tuesday‑Thursday onsite) in the New York City office. This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America East Collective Bargaining Agreement. Salary range: $77,000‑$90,000 + bonus eligible.
What You’ll Be Doing
Write approximately 20 stories per month, spanning breaking news, service stories, and deeper reporting.
Pitch story ideas daily, with a focus on originality and audience relevance.
Own and grow a core beat—AI for founders and business leaders—identifying opportunities ahead of competitors.
Break news and advance original reporting with founders, executives, and industry experts.
Translate complex topics into clear, actionable insights.
Collaborate with social, video, and other teams to extend the reach of key stories.
Contribute to Inc. events and editorial initiatives as needed.
What We’re Looking For
2–4 years of reporting experience, ideally in AI, business, or technology.
Proven ability to generate story ideas consistently and execute at a high volume.
Strong track record of writing stories that reach large audiences and deliver clear value to readers.
Skilled at translating technical concepts into explanations for nontechnical readers.
Ability to break news, develop sources, and produce original reporting.
Comfort balancing speed and depth—from daily news hits to more ambitious stories, with a commitment to accuracy regardless of scope.
Understanding of digital publishing best practices, including SEO and Discover optimization, data analytics, and performance tracking.
Strong sense of Inc. Business Media’s audience: founders, operators, and growth‑minded leaders.
Collaborative, self‑directed, and highly organized.
Applicants
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We are committed to providing equal opportunity employment to all individuals regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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In Summary: Inc. Business Media is looking for a Staff Reporter to cover the fast‑evolving intersection of AI, entrepreneurship, and business innovation . This role focuses on delivering sharp, timely journalism that helps founders understand how emerging technologies reshape the way companies are built, scaled, and run . The role will follow a 3‑day hybrid schedule (Tuesday‑Thursday onsite) in the New York City office .
En Español:
Business Media está buscando un reportero del personal para cubrir la intersección de IA, el emprendimiento y la innovación empresarial en rápida evolución. Este papel se centrará en entregar periodismo agudo y oportuno que ayude a los fundadores a entender cómo las tecnologías emergentes remodelan la forma en que las empresas son construidas, escaladas y ejecutadas. Los informes del rol al Editor Tecnológico y trabajan estrechamente con los editores y el equipo de audiencia para garantizar que la cobertura sea oportuna, útil y alineada con la misión y voz de Inc. El papel seguirá una programación híbrida de 3 días (el martes y jueves) en la oficina de la ciudad de Nueva York. Esta es una posición cubierta bajo el Acuerdo de negociación colectiva Writers Guild of America East. Salario: $77,000-$90,000 + historias adicionales ampliables. Eventos y iniciativas editoriales según sea necesario. Lo que buscamos 24 años de experiencia en reportes, idealmente en IA, negocios o tecnología. Capacidad comprobada para generar ideas de historia consistentemente e ejecutar a un volumen alto. Un sólido historial de escribir historias que llegan a grandes audiencias y proporcionan un claro valor a los lectores. Calificado para traducir conceptos técnicos en explicaciones para lectores no técnicos. Habilidad para romper noticias, desarrollar fuentes y producir informes originales. Comfort balanceando la velocidad y profundidad desde las noticias diarias hasta historias más ambiciosas, con el compromiso de precisión independientemente del alcance. Comprender las mejores prácticas de publicación digital, incluida la optimización SEO y Discover, análisis de datos y seguimiento de rendimiento.