Technology site seeks senior reporter for hardware coverage
Ars Technica says the full-time U.S. role will cover operating systems, devices, chips, storage and self-hosted services.
By James Whitfield · Staff Writer
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Ars Technica is hiring a senior technology reporter for a full-time role focused on hands-on coverage of hardware and related systems. The opening matters for technology journalism because the publication is seeking an experienced writer with strong technical fluency across consumer devices, computing platforms and home infrastructure.
Lee Hutchinson, Ars Technica’s senior technology editor, announced the search and directed applicants to a formal listing on Condé Nast’s careers site. Hutchinson said the listing includes the detailed requirements, human resources information and the salary range.
According to Hutchinson, the publication wants a writer with several years of professional experience whose background is rooted in technology. He described the ideal applicant as someone who experiments with tech out of genuine interest and can bring that curiosity into reported work for Ars readers.
What the job covers
The role spans several areas of technology reporting, according to the job description cited by Hutchinson. The beat includes major desktop and mobile operating systems, personal computers, phones, chips, storage and self-hosted services.
- Desktop and mobile operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
- Desktop computers and laptops.
- Mobile phones and related devices.
- CPU and GPU architecture.
- Storage products and systems, including network-attached storage, hard drives and solid-state drives.
- Self-hosting and homelab services, with an emphasis on open source software-based options.
Hutchinson said the position is work-from-home and includes benefits. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, and the job is expected to involve travel about four to five times a year, according to the announcement.
The post also said Ars staff try to meet in person at least once a year for a companywide gathering. Hutchinson said the publication hopes to fill the role by August.
Applications are being handled through Condé Nast’s careers portal. The listing is for a senior technology reporter at Ars Technica.
Hutchinson is listed by Ars Technica as senior technology editor. His profile says he oversees story development for the site’s gadget, culture, IT and video sections, and that he has a background in enterprise storage and security.
This story draws on original reporting from Ars Technica.