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# Staff Writer (Application deadline: October 31st) at Slate

- **Company:** Slate
- **Location:** Brooklyn, NY
- **Compensation:** $80k–$105k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/slate/61b8492b-80db-49bb-9766-5881f7360208

## Job description

## APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31st

Slate is hiring a staff writer whose work will move across the magazine, with a home in the life section. We’re looking for a driven, creative reporter who finds unique ways to approach tricky questions in culture and news. Candidates should excel at coming up with and refining ideas, finding sources, and connecting the dots with original reporting and sharp analysis. This position could cover social trends, political life, relationships, sex, religion, education, food, and/or internet culture, but the candidate’s interests will help shape the work. The ideal candidate has feature-writing experience and will write several long-form pieces per year, but will also be comfortable in the day-to-day coverage that is Slate’s lifeblood. Depending on the news, this staffer might publish one to two shorter stories per week commenting on the headlines while also advancing longer-lead work. Good humor, clean and lively copy, original thinking, a lack of inhibition to chase leads and sources, and enthusiasm will be keys to success in this job. The role will combine some of the DNA of Slate’s classicexplainers, trademark spirited news commentary, experiential and reported features, and good old-fashioned blogs with the life section’s incisive view into how our everyday lives and belief systems got to where they are now. The position is full-time, on staff, with benefits. At least five years in a writing and reporting position is required. Slate welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The position can be located in New York or D.C. Strong remote candidates will be considered. This is a position covered under a collective bargaining agreement between Slate and the Writers Guild of America East. The pay range for this position is $80,000 to $105,000.

## Key Responsibilities

- Fast writing and reporting that covers the biggest questions on readers’ minds in a given week
- Generating ideas for quick reporting and fun, longer-term inquiry
- Operating as an integral part of Slate’s life team, with a jack-of-all-trades spirit that can dip into our politics and culture sections

## Requirements

- A sharp, funny, provocative mind and confidence executing ideas
- At least five to seven years’ experience working as a writer, preferably in a reporting role with feature-writing experience
- A deep well of story ideas and a sharp understanding of the cultural landscape
- Top-notch online sleuthing and communication skills

We know that diverse perspectives make us smarter and stronger, and that all applicants, from all backgrounds, should be welcomed in our hiring process and given equal opportunities to be evaluated based on their qualifications and skills. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will do what we can to meet your needs.

Slate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.

## About the Company

Slate, founded in 1996, is a daily online magazine and podcast network that helped invent the voice of the web. Our strong editorial voice and witty take on current events & culture have been recognized with numerous awards, including the National Magazine Award for General Excellence Online. Our podcast network, established in 2005, produces more than 20 podcasts, including Slow Burn, What Next, Decoder Ring, ICYMI, and more.

Slate is an affiliate of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC). GHC is a diversified holding company whose operations include educational services; home health and hospice care; television broadcasting, online, print, and local TV news; automotive dealerships; manufacturing; hospitality; and consumer internet companies.

Slate is an affiliate of Graham Holdings. Read the Graham Holdings Company California Worker Privacy Statement here.

## About Slate

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Slate is a daily digital magazine and podcast network offering analysis, commentary, and witty takes on politics, news, business, technology, and culture.
- **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Graham Holdings Company, a publicly traded conglomerate)
- **Headquarters**: New York, NY, USA (inferred from job listings and industry knowledge)
- **Founded**: 1996
- **Founders**: Michael Kinsley

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Digital media / online publishing / podcasting
- **Target customers**: B2C – general readers and listeners interested in smart, opinionated coverage of current events and culture
- **Mission or purpose statement**: Not explicitly stated on the site, but the company emphasizes "smart, witty takes" and "aggressively curious" journalism (from [slate.com/jobs](https://slate.com/jobs))

## Products & Services
- **Slate.com**: The flagship online magazine featuring articles, columns, and blogs on politics, business, technology, and culture.
- **Slate Podcasts**: A network of popular shows (e.g., *Slow Burn*, *Decoder Ring*, *What Next*, *Amicus*) covering history, politics, pop culture, and more.
- **Slate Plus**: A paid subscription offering ad-free access, exclusive content, and bonus podcast episodes.
- **Slate Books**: A publishing arm that curates books by Slate staff and contributors.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (Slate is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings, which has a market cap of ~$2.7B as of 2025)
- **Key Metric**: Revenue is not publicly broken out; Slate is supported by advertising and subscription revenues.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Owned by Graham Holdings Company (formerly The Washington Post Company). Partnered with Amazon Associates and Bookshop.org for affiliate links.
- **Growth Signals**: Expanding podcast network; hiring for remote roles (Client Success Manager, Podcaster Success Associate); collective bargaining agreement with Writers Guild of America East indicates stable, professional workforce.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Strong Editorial Voice**: Recognized with numerous awards, including the National Magazine Award for General Excellence Online.
- **Podcast Powerhouse**: A diverse slate of narrative and interview podcasts that attract loyal audiences.
- **Long-Standing Brand**: Founded in 1996, Slate has built trust and a distinctive identity in digital media.
- **Subscription Model**: Slate Plus provides recurring revenue and deeper audience engagement.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Growing podcast audience, expanding subscription revenue, and maintaining high-quality journalism. The company is actively hiring for remote roles, suggesting a focus on distributed talent and operational efficiency.
- **Direction**: Continued investment in audio content and digital storytelling, with an emphasis on audience engagement via newsletters and membership.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes smart, curious, and collaborative people. The company values "smarts, kindness, humor, and generosity" ([slate.com/jobs/staff-writer.html](https://slate.com/jobs/staff-writer.html)).
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Many roles are fully remote (U.S. only), as seen in current openings ([jobs.lever.co/slate](https://jobs.lever.co/slate)).
- **Union Representation**: Editorial staff are covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the Writers Guild of America East, offering job protections and structured pay.
- **Perks**: Opportunity to work on award-winning journalism and podcasts; exposure to a wide range of topics; creative autonomy.

## Sources
1. [Slate Jobs Page](https://slate.com/jobs)
2. [Slate About Us](https://slate.com/about)
3. [Slate Lever Careers](https://jobs.lever.co/slate)
4. [Slate Staff Writer Job Posting](https://slate.com/jobs/staff-writer.html)

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