Job Description

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day.

The Associated Press seeks an energetic and aggressive reporter to join its team covering technology, with a focus on digital culture and trends and how they’re shaping our lives and decisions. You will identify and report on newsworthy internet trends, online communities and personalities, and evolving digital landscapes. You will cover topics like influencer culture, digital harassment and online discourse. This temporary staff position lasts through January 31, 2027 and is covered by AP’s agreement with the News Media Guild.

Responsibilities: Based in New York, Seattle, San Francisco, Austin or Boston, you will help keep AP on top of the fast-evolving world of social media and internet culture. You will deliver scoops and exclusives, craft features, and respond swiftly to breaking news events. A deep understanding of the internet and social media platforms is essential, along with the ability to work sensitively with sources. This role requires a commitment to covering potentially challenging stories that resonate with a wide audience.

Reporting to the technology news editor, you will juggle daily interviews and source-building with both spot news assignments and longer-term features, all while producing copy that is accurate and explains complex issues in clear and inviting ways. You consistently will generate ideas for insightful, impactful stories to pursue either alone or in collaboration with colleagues across regions, teams and formats. You will seek out opportunities to break news or report news that is exclusive to AP, giving priority to work that is likely to be of most interest to AP’s audience. Teamwork, curiosity and communicating for planning purposes are essential. You should be enthusiastic about storytelling that works in digital formats, willing to experiment with new approaches and tools, and helpful in arranging compelling visuals to accompany their text.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. or the ability to gain permission to do so.
• Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English. Professional competency in a language besides English is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects across formats.

Preferred Qualifications: We're looking for someone with at least two years of full-time experience in journalism who will consistently deliver high-impact stories that appeal to AP’s global audience. You should be an idea machine, able to think creatively and critically, and eager to build topic expertise, a wide range of sources and reliable data sets. It is essential that you can communicate clearly, concisely and conversationally and deliver success on complex, challenging story lines. You should have strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects across formats. Experience covering the tech industry or social media is a plus.

We’re looking for someone who will:

• have a record of writing on deadline.
• understand how to use metrics to identify the stories that audiences are talking about and engaging with.
• work among a team of journalists, reporters and editors to deliver spot news and enterprise coverage that breaks news, has impact and is exclusive to AP.
• have strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the diverse team of journalists at the AP who operate in all formats.
• have a great news sense, with the ability to communicate and drive stories that people will want to share, like and talk about on social media and other platforms.
• pursue innovative coverage techniques while maintaining AP’s standards for integrity and objectivity
• have the ability and willingness to work any shift, including at night and on weekends, or as coverage demands, as AP is a 24/7 operation.

We’ll consider strong candidates who do not meet every listed qualification. You may use a cover letter to describe the unique qualifications you would bring to this role.

his position is covered by The Associated Press’ contract with the News Media Guild, which provides for an annual salary for Class A staff of between $53,477 and $85,214 based on location and years of professional experience. Additional compensation is negotiable based on a job candidate’s skills, qualifications and market location. Employees are eligible to participate, according to the terms of the official plan documents, in a 401(k) plan and employer-sponsored health insurance plan, and are eligible for paid time off and holidays in accordance with AP policy.

The Associated Press offers comprehensive benefits which include:

· Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

· Retirement benefits

· Company paid life insurance

· Paid vacation and sick days

· Paid parental leave for any new parent

· Mental health resources

Application deadline is October 23 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.