Reporter (AI)

TL;DR

Reporter (AI): Creating essential local news content for the Houston community with an accent on investigative reporting, newsletter production, and audience engagement. Focus on leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and delivering high-impact stories in the signature Smart Brevity style.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Salary: $75,000 - $125,000

Company

hirify.global is a growth-stage media company dedicated to providing trustworthy, essential news in a format that respects readers' time.

What you will do

• Co-author a daily newsletter providing insights and scoops for Houston residents.
• Cover diverse aspects of city life, events, and local folkways.
• Experiment with and integrate AI tools into reporting and production workflows.
• Write in the hirify.global Smart Brevity style to ensure clarity and impact.
• Contribute to the evolution of the hirify.global Local product and strategy.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States
• Proven experience working in a fast-paced news environment and meeting deadlines.
• Strong existing network of sources in Houston or the ability to build them quickly.
• Ability to break news and create conceptual scoops.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and startup mentality.
• Commitment to developing AI literacy and using AI tools daily.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance including PPO and HSA options.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Generous vacation policy plus holidays and mental health days.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• 12-week paid primary caregiver leave.
• Inclusive family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility.