Staff Writer, Satire

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and pitch satirical articles ranging from 400 to 700 words, utilizing the deadpan style characteristic of a genuine newsroom.

• Propose engaging headlines and collaboratively refine them with the team.

• Create, and if possible, shoot and edit short videos intended for the news desk.

• Transform written articles into social news videos lasting between 30 to 90 seconds.

• Suggest video-centric story ideas.

• Experiment with new formats, characters, and recurring segments.

• Utilize experiences from the cybersecurity and technology sectors for material.

• Commit to producing 5 articles and 5 videos each month.

• Publish work under the creator’s real name and likeness.

• Collaborate as a contractor with Maze for The Exploit, a satirical publication focused on cybersecurity and technology.

⛳️ Requirements

• Hands-on experience in cybersecurity roles such as SOC, IR, red team, GRC, security engineering, or related fields, along with AppSec, product security, cloud security, or software engineering.

• Not suited for marketers; this position does not cater to content or marketing professionals.

• Possess a sense of humor both in writing and on camera.

• Demonstrate strong writing skills with the ability to edit out weaker content.

• Skilled at creating satire without targeting marginalized groups.

• Dependability to consistently deliver 5 articles and 5 videos each month without needing reminders.

• Comfortable with public recognition; byline, name, image, voice, and likeness will feature in published and promoted videos and paid advertisements.

• Willingness to work outside standard hours if necessary.

• Experience in video shooting and editing is preferable.

• Background in writing sketches, standup, satire, or a popular security newsletter is advantageous.

• Existing profiles on X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or LinkedIn are preferred.

• Provide 10 original headlines related to security, AI, or software.

• Submit 2 or 3 samples of short videos, or record a 30-second story if lacking experience.

• Include a one-sentence description of your role, previous workplace, and the worst production incident you've encountered.

🏝️ Benefits

• Earn a share of the profits when a piece performs well: 3% of ad spend on promoted content for the duration of the ad campaign.

• Enjoy flexible remote working arrangements.

• Retain your current job while working with us.

• Receive direct feedback and engage with a small, dedicated team.

• Participate in additional content or videos on a project-by-project basis.