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Reporter - Culture & Technology

About Us    

Digital Frontier is a cutting-edge media and events company at the forefront of transformative innovation in the digital tech industry. We’re committed to providing fresh, insightful perspectives that transcend the daily news cycle, delivering in-depth stories on how technology is revolutionising business models and creating new markets.   

We create content and host events tailored for forward-thinking leaders, business decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and investors. Our journalism keeps our audience not only informed about the latest trends but also up to speed on future possibilities. We deliver our content across multiple platforms, including podcasts, events, newsletters, and our website, all produced in-house from our brand-new, state-of-the-art office in Central London.   

If you're eager to join a start-up that’s shaping the conversation in the digital technology industry, we want to hear from you. 
 
Role Overview  

As a Reporter at Digital Frontier, you'll have the unique opportunity to engage with some of the most innovative and influential minds in the industry. This isn’t just another journalism role—it’s a chance to break new ground and tell stories in fresh, unexpected ways.
We’re looking for a creative thinker who thrives on exploring uncharted territory and who is excited to analyse and predict the next big trends shaping our online world. You’ll have the freedom to experiment with formats, storytelling techniques, and distribution strategies, making sure every story we share reaches the right audience in the right way and at the right time.

In true Digital Frontier style, you’ll help our content rise above the noise through engaging writing and insightful interviews. You’ll dig deep into the startup landscape, spotlighting the trailblazers changing the world in ways no one thought possible. You'll also uncover how technology is reshaping our lives in bold, novel ways every single day. This is your chance to make a real impact with stories that matter.

Your Mission

To produce compelling longform content that uncovers the intersection of technology and culture. You’ll engage with industry leaders and innovators, experimenting with new storytelling formats to elevate our brand and keep our audience informed about trends shaping the digital future.

What We're Looking For

We’re on the hunt for a passionate journalist who thrives on storytelling and has an insatiable curiosity. You should be an innovative thinker who can transform complex topics into engaging narratives that resonate with our diverse audience.

Why Join Us?

Here, your work will directly influence thought leaders, decision-makers, and technology enthusiasts worldwide. With a commitment to high-quality journalism and an eye on the future, Digital Frontier offers an exciting place to grow your career while making a significant impact on the digital technology industry. Not your typical media business, we pride ourselves on our agile structure, commitment to trying new approaches, and a culture that encourages out-of-the-box thinking.

Key Responsibilities  

Longform content creation: Produce insightful, future-facing longform pieces on technology and culture, offering unique perspectives that extend beyond daily headlines.

Vodcast series coordination: Organise and record a vodcast series exploring various aspects of internet culture, collaborating with the team for effective execution.

Industry representation: Represent Digital Frontier at owned and industry events, engaging in speaking, moderating, and networking opportunities.

Story ideation: Present fresh and engaging story ideas in the weekly editorial meetings, selecting formats that best suit the concepts.

Event tracking: Maintain an up-to-date newsroom calendar, incorporating relevant industry events you encounter.

Social media engagement: Use relevant social platforms regularly to promote your stories and the Digital Frontier brand, while connecting and engaging with our core audience

Relationship development: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key figures and thought leaders who are at the intersection of technology and culture for interviews, collaborations, and insights.

Continuous research: Stay informed about the latest developments where technology and culture converge, integrating findings into your work.

Team support: Share your knowledge with the wider team, offering support and introductions to colleagues as relevant.

Newsletter production: Develop a regular newsletter on topics relevant to your beat, ensuring it is informative, insightful, and entertaining. Assist in writing the weekly Digital Frontier newsletter, The Mid-Week Drop, ensuring it aligns with our brand voice.

You have a bachelor's degree in journalism, Digital Anthropology, English, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

You bring over 5 years of experience as a writer, ideally focused on digital technology, internet culture, or a related field.

You are a self-starter with an inquisitive mind, eager to explore how technology impacts our society.

You have a wealth of creative story ideas and connections, readily sharing these with colleagues to elevate the quality of every story Digital Frontier publishes.

Your written and verbal communication skills are exceptional, showcasing clarity and engagement.

You have a proven ability to build new contacts, whether in the UK or globally.

You are comfortable on stage, hosting and presenting, and you thrive in front of a camera or on podcasts.

You excel at juggling competing deadlines and priorities, consistently filing copy multiple times a week.

You are active on social media, engaging with a strong following and leveraging useful connections.

If you can edit audiovisual content, it's a plus for this role (but not required).

You demonstrate high proficiency with Microsoft tools and digital platforms.

As a journalist, you have a sharp attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in your work.

And, of course, a genuine interest in digital technology is essential.

Enjoy 28 days of annual leave.

Private health, dental & life insurance for peace of mind.

Experience the best of both worlds with hybrid working – splitting your working days between our vibrant central London office and the comfort of your own home.