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The San Francisco Standard

AI and Big Technology Editor

The San Francisco Standard, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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The San Francisco Standard is seeking a visionary editor to lead our AI and Big Technology coverage, focusing on the inner and outer lives of AI companies and Big Tech players that are in our backyard, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Perplexity and other emerging AI titans. Working with The Standard’s journalists, you will have a unique opportunity to shape how our readers understand the AI technology and people reshaping our city, our work, and our lives.

You will develop comprehensive coverage that spans the key AI players and their intersection with San Francisco, the impact of these companies on our city, politics, economy, and environment, and the ways their technology and business models fundamentally alter how people all over the world live and work. You will be responsible for leading unique coverage, working with reporters to pursue scoops of fact and thinking on the most influential industry of our time.

This is a full-time, in-office position.

Qualifications

Proven experience as an editor, preferably with significant experience covering technology, business, or investigative journalism

Excellent editing skills with demonstrated ability to guide complex, technical reporting and translate industry developments for general audiences

Understanding of the AI and Big Tech landscape, including key companies, technologies, business models, and regulatory environment

Strong network of sources within the technology industry or proven ability to develop such relationships quickly

Experience leading enterprise and investigative reporting, with a track record of breaking significant stories

Familiarity with digital publishing, audience engagement, and social media platforms

Understanding of data journalism techniques and comfort with technology tools for reporting and analysis

Preferred

Previous experience covering AI, machine learning, or emerging technologies

Understanding of venture capital, startup ecosystems, and technology business models

Experience with public records requests, financial document analysis, and investigative techniques

Background in technology journalism or business reporting

Knowledge of San Francisco's relationship with the technology industry and its impact on the city

Spanish language proficiency

This is a unique opportunity to lead coverage of a world-changing industry from the unique perspective of proximity to its epicenter, while helping shape the future of journalism and local news as part of The Standard’s editorial leadership.

The pay range for this role is $140,000 to $170,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t fit the preferred qualifications of the job.

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