Staff Writer

Key Responsibilities
Fast writing and reporting that covers the biggest questions on readers’ minds in a given week
Generating ideas for quick reporting and fun, longer-term inquiry
Operating as an integral part of Slate’s life team, with a jack-of-all-trades spirit that can dip into our politics and culture sections

Requirements
A sharp, funny, provocative mind and confidence executing ideas
At least five to seven years’ experience working as a writer, preferably in a reporting role with feature-writing experience
A deep well of story ideas and a sharp understanding of the cultural landscape
Top-notch online sleuthing and communication skills