Reporter, Venture Capital & Startups
About the position The Information is seeking a reporter to break news and write deeply reported features on venture capital and startups. The reporter will scoop hot startup funding rounds as well as report on the startups’ financials. They’ll keep the pulse on how the most influential VC firms are doing—including by profiling their leaders and breaking news on their returns. They’ll want to write features that spotlight emerging trends, from perks investors are offering to win deals to the ways venture firms’ limited partners are exerting their influence. We also want to elevate the reach and stature of our reporters. The reporter will co-write our award-winning Dealmaker franchise and will have the opportunity to moderate at our conferences and appear on our new streaming video show . This reporter will join a team of collegial reporters who share tips and collaborate without some of the typical bureaucracy that characterizes big newsrooms. Strong reporting is the driving pulse of this newsroom, fostered by editors and senior reporters who actively coach reporters on how to advance their reporting and writing. Responsibilities • Break news about VC deals, including funds, performance, and leadership changes • Write in-depth profiles of the most important investors, startup founders, and trends • Immerse oneself in the topic to write with authority and generate story ideas • Contribute to editorial products such as Next GP list, TI 50, and org charts • Keep and cultivate relationships with trusted sources • Work with colleagues out of our three newsrooms Requirements • At least two years of business reporting experience • A track record of scoop-based reporting in business, technology, or politics • Ability to cultivate sources and develop a beat • Familiarity with major developments in tech and finance over the last three years • Bachelor’s degree • The ability to work out of The Information’s San Francisco or New York office. Benefits • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents • Medical coverage that includes fertility care and $0 copays for in-office mental health visits with in-network providers • Paid parental leave to support and empower new parents • Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care expenses • Fitness and wellness stipend to encourage a healthy lifestyle • Monthly cell phone reimbursement • Company-sponsored lunches in the office every Monday • Commuter benefits • A supportive, inclusive, and diverse work environment with a zero-tolerance policy for harassment Apply tot his job