Artificial Intelligence Reporter

Application Instructions Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history. All of your application materials, which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled Resume/Cover Letter/Work Samples to be considered for the position. Join the future of news We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most. About Our Team The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales. Why This Role Matters The Washington Post is seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking reporter to cover the transformation of the technology industry in the age of artificial intelligence. This is a high-impact role at the center of one of the most consequential shifts in business, technology and society. We’re looking for a journalist who can break news, deliver sharp analysis and produce ambitious enterprise on how the AI boom is reshaping Silicon Valley, global markets and everyday life. The beat spans powerful tech companies, cutting-edge research labs, venture capital and the broader ecosystem driving rapid innovation — as well as the societal, economic and ethical implications of this technological upheaval. The ideal candidate has a strong network of sources across the AI landscape and the ability to see around corners — anticipating trends, identifying emerging power dynamics and delivering coverage that is both authoritative and accessible. This reporter should be equally comfortable explaining complex technologies and capturing the human stories behind them, translating a fast-moving and often opaque industry into compelling journalism for a broad audience. This position is based in San Francisco, California. What Motivates You: You are driven to break news and uncover what’s really happening inside the AI boom. You are fascinated by how technology reshapes industries, economies and human behavior. You enjoy translating complex, technical topics into clear and engaging storytelling. You are curious about power — who holds it, how it shifts and who is left out. You thrive in a competitive, fast-moving environment and are eager to collaborate across teams. How You’ll Support the Mission: Break news on major developments in artificial intelligence, including product launches, corporate strategy, research breakthroughs and investment trends. Develop and maintain deep sourcing across AI companies, research institutions and the venture capital ecosystem. Produce ambitious enterprise and analysis that examine how AI is reshaping the technology industry, labor markets, creative fields and global competition. Identify emerging trends and anticipate where the industry is headed, delivering forward-looking coverage. Explain complex technologies and concepts in accessible, engaging ways for a general-interest audience. Report on the societal, ethical and economic implications of AI, including issues of power, accountability and impact. Collaborate with colleagues across technology, business, economics and policy teams to produce comprehensive coverage. Experiment with storytelling formats and approaches to make coverage as impactful and resonant as possible. The Skills and Experiences You Bring: A proven track record of breaking news and producing impactful enterprise reporting on a competitive beat. Strong source-building skills, with experience covering te ... (truncated, view full listing at source)