WIRED Editorial Fellowship, Product

About the Fellowships

We offer eight-month-long fellowships focused on reportingvideogadgetsfact-checking, and photography. All jobs are located at WIRED’s editorial headquarters in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood and pay $20/hour for 35 hours of work per week.

Applicants must be pursuing journalism as a career and have experience working in a deadline-oriented environment. You should also be enthusiastic, be highly organized, and have a demonstrable interest in technology. Our fellowships are full time and therefore not appropriate for matriculated students.

This position is best suited to a college graduate with entry-level reporting and writing experience, plus a strong interest in consumer electronics, technology, and media production. Responsibilities include:

  • Reviewing products
  • Assisting with the production of written articles, live videos, and podcasts
  • Assist with research
  • Bylined writing and multimedia production
  • Clerical duties involving email and spreadsheets.

Qualifications & Requirements

An ideal candidate is someone who possesses the following:

  • Experience with web content management systems
  • Knowledge of audio and video production tools, podcasting, and Google Docs and Spreadsheets are preferred.
  • Candidates should be able to lift 50 pounds.

Benefits & Compensations

  • The pay: $20 per hour, 35 hours per week.
  • The hours: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
  • Fellows are eligible for sick days and health care benefits.
  • The employer does not sponsor visas for this position.

How to Apply

Every year WIRED opens up the applications in or around November. Use the link below to check on the openings.

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