About the job

Since the beginning, TechTarget’s problem-solving content has risen to the top of enterprise tech buyers’ Google searches. Today it spans more than 10,000 specific topics. Our readers’ content consumption patterns provide the raw material for unique insights into their business needs. And because they find value in what we publish, they give us permission to share the data with our vendor clients.

Through two decades of optimization, we’ve learned how to grow buyer interest and influence purchase decisions. We’ve got fingers on the pulse of over 200 target markets, and since we have first-hand knowledge about tech marketing and sales, we can provide the best available guidance for practitioners around the globe.

TechTarget seeks a News Writer to cover enterprise architecture and IT storage systems for an audience of technology professionals. This reporter will write news stories and craft evergreen articles on deadline in a fast-paced environment, where independence and curiosity are deeply valued.

The writer will work with a news director to hone article ideas about emerging technology and trends for TechTarget’s technology sites. The writer will be expected to produce a minimum of three original stories per week, which must include context and analysis from trusted sources.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, deadline-oriented multi-tasker with five or more years of experience covering technology news for an online, daily or weekly publication.

Essential Job Functions

• Write news stories, sometimes breaking, that include context and original commentary from professional sources and industry experts;
• Write trends and feature stories;
• Produce clear, concise copy;
• Develop unique story ideas based on conversations with sources;
• Incorporate SEO and other online publishing best practices in each article;
• Attend industry events related to the beat (travel required).
• This role can be done remotely.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• At least five years of reporting experience for an online, daily or weekly publication;
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications;
• A demonstrated understanding of news writing, journalism ethics and story structure;
• Strong writing and reporting skills;
• An ability to produce on deadline;
• Broad knowledge of the IT industry: segments, trends, major industry players;
• Ability to work in a team-oriented news environment;
• Self-motivation.

Join Us

We’re a great company aspiring to even greater heights. It’s a terrific place to get your start and a fantastic company to accelerate your career. If you aspire to be a part of something special and join a team where your contribution can make a measurable difference, please apply and we look forward to reviewing your resume.

TechTarget (https://www.techtarget.com/ ) offers generous benefits including Health, Dental, Vision and 401k plans