Research, report, and write long form guides and short form posts on a particular beat think creatively about sources, identify experts, and plan and conduct meaningful short- and long-term tests This role reports to the appliance team’s supervising editor and is based in New York City in Wirecutter’s Long Island City office, where appliance testing takes place. Being organized and detail-oriented is crucial.Ī successful person in this role will be comfortable collaborating with team members as well as with photo, operations, SEO, and other teams, and should also thrive on working independently-researching, testing, writing, and responding to edits. Previous experience covering and testing products isn’t required, though being handy or having some experience making home repairs may be helpful, as is enthusiasm for cleaning in general.
Just as important, you should be able to devise and run tests to determine what appliances best suit people’s needs, and be able to present your findings clearly and succinctly. You should understand how a person thinks about a home appliance purchase-no matter their living circumstances, household size, geographical location, ability, or budget-and have an interest in investigating the impacts appliances have on the environment. The ideal candidate is a resourceful, creative, assiduous researcher with a talent for finding good sources and asking the right questions, the ability to assimilate technical information and break down complex topics for our readers, and a passion for helping people choose the right thing to buy. This writer may also be called upon to cover other types of appliances and contribute to other editorial projects as needed. Wirecutter is seeking an experienced reporter to test and write about washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, and related subjects. Note for US based roles: Any offer of employment is contingent on providing proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to your start date, subject to approved medical and/or religious exemptions, in accordance with applicable law. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination.
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