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What they do

Pirate Wires is an American media company that reports on technology, politics, and culture. Mike Solana founded it and is its editor-in-chief. It publishes paid newsletters, such as The Industry, The White Pill, and Dolores Park, and the Pirate Wires Daily. Its readers include VCs, tech founders, and people in Washington, DC. It is venture-funded.

What they value

• A strong, distinctive point of view.
• Speed: spot a real story and move fast.
• Quality and accuracy in everything published.
• Clear writing with no filler and no jargon.

Where they hire

All roles are remote or remote-friendly. Most postings name the US, and the managing editor and tech editor roles require residence in the US. The staff writer posting names no place. The postings say nothing about visa sponsorship.

Teams and roles

Pirate Wires hires for its editorial team and for art. It also takes pitches from contributors and general applications.

• Writers: the staff writer reports features and writes quick takes for the Pirate Wires Daily.
• Editors: the associate editor leads the Pirate Wires Daily. The managing editor shapes editorial direction and edits all pieces. The tech editor reports on the tech beat and builds sources inside tech companies.
• Art: the art producer makes art for 5 to 10 articles each week and for social media.

What they look for

Pirate Wires cares about writing, not degrees. The writer and editor postings ask for writing samples and at least two story ideas, and may ask you to draft one. Editors must show that their writing and style fit the company. The editor postings ask for strong news instincts and a high volume of researched, fact-checked work on strict deadlines. The art producer must be happy to make art for content that some people find controversial.