Digital Reporter

Crain Communications Inc is a privately held media company producing trusted and relevant news publications, lead generation, research and data products, custom publishing and events with uncompromising integrity.

We’re looking for a dynamic, self-starter to cover digital media and social platforms.

* This reporter will be charged with diving into how digital technologies are impacting our industry -- and explaining it to marketers. * The coverage area includes Silicon Valley giants like Google, Facebook, Twitter, AOL and Yahoo, as well as startups looking to further disrupt the ecosystem. * The right candidate should also be able to help marketers differentiate between plausible players and snake-oil salesmen.

* This post requires 10+ years of reporting experience, with experience covering digital media and social platforms. * Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to develop sources, break news and write features. * This is a high-profile, high-stakes beat, and it generates some of our most talked-about coverage. * As such, candidates should be comfortable with public speaking and media appearances. * The successful candidate will be scoops-obsessed, collaborative and outgoing. * You must have an eye for details, clear and accurate writing skills and an ability to make complex issues compelling, readable and shareable.