Research, report, and write original news stories, investigative pieces, analyses, and
features concerning artificial intelligence and free speech.
Monitor AI companies and AI-powered models, including developers of large language
models, generative AI systems, search technologies, and content-moderation systems.
Investigate instances in which AI systems restrict, suppress, omit, downgrade, distort,
label, or otherwise treat conservative or other political viewpoints differently.
Test and document AI systems, when appropriate, to identify potential patterns of
ideological bias, political discrimination, censorship, or disparate treatment.
Track and analyze changes to AI companies' terms of service, content policies,
moderation policies, model behavior, safety policies, and public statements.
Investigate the companies, executives, researchers, investors, and other institutions
responsible for developing and deploying influential AI technologies.
Monitor significant developments involving AI companies and their relationships with
government agencies, elected officials, regulators, advocacy organizations, academics,
and other influential institutions.
Research and report on congressional hearings, legislation, executive actions, federal
and state regulations, regulatory proceedings, and litigation involving artificial
intelligence, technology, and free speech.
Examine the First Amendment, free speech, transparency, and public-policy implications
of AI systems that influence what information users can access or how political ideas
are presented and disseminated.
Develop and maintain a reliable network of authoritative sources knowledgeable about
artificial intelligence, technology policy, free speech, censorship, and the technology
industry.
Analyze corporate announcements, regulatory filings, court documents, research
papers, congressional testimony, public records, company policies, and other primary-
source materials.
Provide timely reporting and analysis of breaking developments in artificial intelligence
and technology policy.
Produce research, reports, and longer-form investigative projects examining significant
developments in AI, technology, censorship, and free speech.
1+ years of experience in journalism or policy writing.
Strong news judgment and the ability to identify significant, timely, and newsworthy
developments.
Ability to travel up to 5%, with increased travel expectations for remote candidates.
Excellent writing, reporting, interviewing, research, and analytical skills.
Strong understanding of artificial intelligence, generative AI, large language models,
search engines, social media companies, content moderation, and the technology
industry.
Strong understanding of the intersection of artificial intelligence, free speech, politics,
technology, and public policy.
Ability to understand and explain complex technical concepts in clear, accessible
language.
Strong investigative instincts and exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and develop original story ideas
from conception through publication.
Ability to work quickly and accurately under tight deadlines in a fast-paced news and
research environment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple reporting and research
projects simultaneously.
Strong commitment to accuracy, attribution, documentation, and rigorous fact-checking.
Ability to exercise sound judgment when reporting on controversial, politically sensitive,
or technically complex subjects.
Must be comfortable working with emerging technologies and learning new AI systems
and tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience researching technology, public policy, free speech, politics, or related
subjects.
Experience using AI tools, large language models, search engines, and social media
sites.
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, political science, public policy,
computer science, technology, or a related field.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $50,000 - $60,000, depending on skills and experience.