The Information Company is hiring : Reporter, Amazon in New York

About The Information

The Information is the go-to source of in-depth reporting for the most influential leaders in technology and business. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, our original, high-quality journalism has the power to inform the most consequential decisions shaping our future, and we've built a community of 700,000 active readers who depend on us to do just that. We have a financially healthy business, plenty of capital, and big ambitions to grow our team and business.

About the role

The Information is looking for an experienced reporter to lead coverage of one of the most important technology companies : Amazon. As the biggest online shopping service, the biggest cloud provider, one of the biggest entertainment companies, and an emerging force in AI, satellites, and robots, Amazon is a leader in several key industries in American business and a key player in the development of AI.

Our reporter will source inside and outside Amazon, covering its leaders, its businesses, AI developments, and its battles with regulators. Amazon is currently trying to catch up to OpenAI and Google in AI, while it adapts its shopping service to deal with AI agents that can shop on behalf of consumers. Its streaming service has made waves in the advertising and sports sectors.

You'll join a collaborative, high-performing newsroom, working closely with our advertising reporter, Cathy Perloff, and our cloud reporter, Kevin McLaughlin. Together, you'll push the boundaries of tech journalists.

This is a great opportunity for a reporter who wants to raise their profile and make a big impact.

Qualifications

• A proven track record of breaking news and cultivating high-level sources
• A demonstrated ability to produce agenda-leading coverage on a high-profile company or beat
• Deep curiosity about the intersection of AI and commerce, and how mature tech companies navigate competition from newer firms
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to tell complex stories clearly
• The ability to multitask between short-and long-term stories
• The candidate could be based in either San Francisco or New York. We offer a flexible hybrid work model to provide a balance between in-office and remote work. To ensure effective collaboration and communications, employees are required to work in our offices at least three days a week.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, including :

Salary Range : $80,000 - $160,000 USD Annually + Bonus + Benefits

The salary range posted is based on the company's good faith belief at the time of the posting. Actual compensation may vary above or below this range based on factors such as location, work experience, and skill level.

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 to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages.