Staff Writer

Full-time or Freelance (Remote)
Startup Brief

What You’ll Do

• Write sharp, original stories on startups, venture, technology, and cities

• Turn messy signals into clear narratives

• Publish 2–5 pieces per week (volume depends on full-time vs freelance)

• Develop your own story ideas — not just assignments

• Work closely with editors who give real feedback

What We’re Looking For

• Strong, clear writing with a point of view

• Curiosity about how companies actually grow (or fail)

• Comfort challenging popular startup narratives

• Ability to explain complex ideas simply

• Reliability — deadlines matter here

What We Don’t Care About

• Degrees or credentials

• Your follower count

• Whether you’ve worked at a “name” publication

• Writing that sounds impressive but says nothing

You Might Be a Fit If You

• Read startup news critically, not passively

• Think most startup advice is recycled nonsense

• Care about revenue, users, and incentives

• Can take edits without ego

• Prefer clarity over cleverness

Freelance / Contract Details

• Paid per piece

• Flexible workload

• Ideal for writers testing ideas or building a portfolio

• Opportunity to move into a full-time role

Full-Time Details

• Competitive compensation for a media startup

• Fully remote

• Small team, high trust

• Writing-first culture (few meetings)