About the Role
This is an onsite position with five days per week (M-F) in office required at either our Washington, DC or San Francisco, CA newsrooms.
MLex is seeking a reporter to cover the regulatory issues raised by the emergence of large language models and other tools referred to collectively as artificial intelligence.
The ideal candidate will have some experience covering technology companies, the federal court system and state or federal agencies;
and will have enthusiasm for partnering with other reporters.
MLex is a highly collaborative environment, and the reporter will work with reporters focused on similar topics in Washington, DC, Brussels, São Paulo, Silicon Valley, Hong Kong and elsewhere.
The successful candidate will have the ability to write in-depth stories about the implications of legislative, regulatory and judicial matters in the AI field.
Responsibilities
Writing clear, well-organized news stories and analysis
Locating and organizing relevant information from public documents and other sources
Writing one-paragraph summaries identifying key information in those documents
Creating and modifying portfolios with relevant information
Coordinating with reporters and editors to ensure that portfolios are complete
Requirements
Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or legal background
Experience reporting and writing news; coverage of technology regulation is preferred
Have solid writing skills and a demonstrated ability to be proactive in shaping MLex’s coverage
Have the ability to provide analysis of events and documents, illuminating context and big-picture trends
Possess a background in law, and / or experience in news or legal organizations is preferred
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work / life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people.
With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer
- Health Benefits : Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
- Retirement Benefits : 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Wellbeing : Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
- Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
- Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice