Staff Writer

The Atlantic

. Report on the intersection of technology and consumer culture .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates substantial experience in journalism with a focus on consumer culture, e-commerce, and retail. Capable of producing engaging, high-quality stories under tight deadlines while maintaining ethical standards and accuracy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Substantial Experience As A ReporterDeep Interest In ConsumerismAbility To Write Clearly And StylishlyHigh Standards For Quality And AccuracyFamiliarity With The Atlantic

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Soft Skills

Great Eye For Spotting TrendsAbility To Work QuicklyOpenness To A Variety Of ViewsDesire To Write With Authority And Humor

Certifications & Qualifications

Compliance With COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

Industry Keywords

E-CommerceRetailInfluencer EconomyMarketingConsumer CultureMagazine JournalismIn-Depth ReportingBreaking StoriesTrendy ProductsLogistics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report on the intersection of technology and consumer culture
Cover e-commerce and retail, the influencer economy, marketing, travel, and related topics
Investigate companies and platforms shaping online shopping
Analyze trendy products and status symbols
Explore the logistics of how products reach consumers
Generate original story ideas for a general audience
Move quickly on breaking stories and conduct in-depth reporting when appropriate
Write clearly and stylishly on deadline
Produce engaging magazine journalism across a wide-ranging beat

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial experience as a reporter for general-interest publications
Deep interest in consumerism and ability to translate compelling ideas into deftly reported and beautifully written stories
High standards for quality and accuracy
Facility with the ethics and rigors of journalism
Deep familiarity with The Atlantic
Great eye for spotting trends and healthy skepticism about trends
Ability to work quickly, meet deadlines, and switch gears as needed
Interest in and openness to a wide variety of views and perspectives
Desire to write frequently, with authority and humor
Willingness to work night, early-morning, and weekend hours as needed
Successful completion of reference checks
Compliance with The Atlantic's COVID-19 vaccination policy and submission of proof of vaccination status
This is a Guild position

Benefits

Comp & perks

COVID-19 vaccination policy, including subsequent boosters
Reasonable accommodations/exemptions for disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief