Wanted: a new economics writer
An opportunity to join the staff of The Economist
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We are hiring a writer on economics, ideally based at first in London. Journalistic experience is not necessary. The ability to write clearly and entertainingly is crucial. So is a thorough understanding of economics and an ability to work with data.
The ideal candidate would have an interest in the economics of innovation and technology, but this is not essential. Regardless of their precise beat, the writer will be expected to produce original and striking journalism that is capable of holding the cover of The Economist, and to contribute to the newspaper’s “Free exchange” column. They will also be expected to appear on podcasts and films.
Applicants should send a CV and a sample article, suitable for publication in The Economist, to: [email protected]. It should be unpublished and no longer than 700 words. Some examples of relevant coverage are listed below. The deadline is May 14th.
Example coverage
Your job is probably safe from artificial intelligence
What would humans do in a world of super-AI?
How to escape scientific stagnation
Is big business really getting too big?
China and the West are in a race to foster innovation
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Cheap solar power is sending electrical grids into a death spiral
Pakistan and South Africa provide a warning for other countries
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Russian inflation is too high. Does that matter?
In a strong economy, price pressure can endure for a long time
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Why you should repay your mortgage early
For the first time in decades, the arithmetic suggests settling housing loans
How AI will divide the best from the rest
Optimists hope the technology will be a great equaliser. Instead, it looks likely to widen social divides
The danger of relying on OpenAI’s Deep Research
Economists are in raptures, but they should be careful
Elon Musk is failing to cut American spending
DOGE has so far disrupted everything in government bar the deficit