Staff Editor (Tech/Science)

TL;DR

Staff Editor (Tech/Science): Editing diverse stories ranging from breaking news on ransomware to biotech breakthroughs with an accent on sharp line editing and structural arguments. Focus on managing international syndications, collaborating with cross-platform video teams, and producing impactful, ambitious coverage.

Location: Must be based in San Francisco, CA or New York City

Salary: $80,000 – $105,000

Company

hirify.global is a global media corporation, and this role is within WIRED, a leading publication focusing on science, technology, and the future.

What you will do

• Edit diverse stories across the newsroom, with a focus on science, politics, and security desks.
• Manage and edit syndicated content from international WIRED brands to ensure alignment with editorial style and standards.
• Identify and coordinate story syndications with external partners through the production process.
• Collaborate with digital video teams to create cross-platform coverage for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram Reels.
• Partner with photo, art, fact-checking, and copy teams to ensure high-impact storytelling.
• Perform administrative editorial tasks, including filing FOIA requests and coordinating with freelance contributors.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as an editor in a fast-paced, digital, and news-driven environment.
• Proven portfolio covering the tech industry, cybersecurity, science, or other core WIRED coverage areas.
• Experience overseeing multi-platform content from brainstorm to execution.
• Strong line editing skills, including the ability to structure arguments and eliminate jargon.
• Excellent time management and communication skills for collaborating with global teams.
• Must be based in or be able to work from the New York City or San Francisco offices.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on ambitious, impactful projects such as major scoops and deep investigations.
• Collaborative environment working with an experienced team of reporters and editors across SF, NY, and London.
• Exposure to a wide range of cutting-edge topics in technology and science.
• Guild position with a structured base salary and corporate benefits.