The Senior Writer will break news stories within the tech industry, cultivate sources, and provide both immediate and in-depth coverage of the tech ecosystem in the Bay Area.
Senior Writer, TechCrunch - San Francisco Bay Area
Are you a journalist who gets excited by the ping of breaking news notifications? Do you thrive on cultivating sources and competing to break the stories that matter? TechCrunch is seeking a versatile, enterprising tech reporter to join our San Francisco team. As the leading outlet covering the business of innovation, we pull back the curtain for readers on what's next—whether it's a two-person startup working on something transformative or a tech giant's small but potentially game-changing project.
This isn't a desk job. You'll have the freedom to find and deliver stories across the entire Bay Area tech ecosystem. One day you might be covering a product launch at Apple Park, the next you could be cozying up to sources at the hottest LLM company in SOMA. You'll be part of a tight-knit team that values both independent initiative and collaborative excellence.
We're looking for someone who loves the news and wants to compete to break it—not someone content to sit back and watch their inbox fill up with press releases.
What You Bring
- Proven track record of breaking news stories and cultivating high-level sources in the tech industry
- Demonstrated ability to produce agenda-leading coverage on high-profile companies or specialized beats
- Deep curiosity about the intersection of AI and everything, and how mature tech companies navigate competition from emerging firms
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to distill complex technological and business stories into clear, compelling narratives
- Exceptional multitasking abilities—you can seamlessly switch between chasing breaking news and developing in-depth, long-term investigative pieces
- A level of comfort —or eagerness to become comfortable—in interviewing executives on stage at events and speaking into a broadcaster's camera for video content
What We Offer
- Editorial freedom to pursue the stories you believe matter most
- Access to the most influential figures and companies in tech
- Platform to reach millions of readers who depend on TechCrunch for the latest in innovation
- Collaborative environment with some of the industry's most respected tech journalists
- Opportunity to shape the conversation around the future of technology
Ready to Break the Next Big Story?
If you're passionate about technology, love the thrill of breaking news, and want to work for the most trusted name in tech journalism, we want to hear from you.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in CA, TechCrunch includes a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. This accounts for the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications.
- A reasonable estimate of the compensation is a $125,000 to $135,000 base salary.
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