Artificial Intelligence Reporter (Tarbell Grant-Funded Role)

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• Report and write timely, accurate stories on artificial intelligence and its impact.
• Produce a mix of quick-turn news and enterprise reporting.
• Monitor trends across AI, technology, business and policy.
• Optimize content for SEO, homepage and social distribution.
• Collaborate with editors and cross-functional teams to strengthen coverage.
• Maintain a consistent cadence of AI-focused stories throughout the fellowship term. 

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field.
• Strong reporting, writing and news judgment skills.
• Ability to handle fast-paced, high-volume news coverage.
• Experience covering technology, business or policy preferred.
• Ability to explain complex topics in clear, accessible language. 
• Familiarity with SEO, analytics and digital best practices.
• Experience using social media to source and promote content.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work remotely.

Application Instructions

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:  

1. Your resume – one to two pages.
2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job. 

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration. 

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