Tech Reporter, Robotics

Business Insider is hiring a tech reporter to cover the evolution of AI to physical robotics, and all the companies and financial players who are invested. 

From humanoid robots to factory automation, robotics is rapidly moving from the lab into the real economy. We’re looking for a reporter who can break news, make sense of how robots are being built, funded, deployed, and monetized, and tell the stories of the people behind the tech.

The ideal candidate will cover the founders, investors, scientists and others powering the robotics boom, at companies like Tesla, Boston Dynamics, Meta, Google, OpenAI, Figure AI, and Agility Robotics. That means scoops on fundraising rounds, acquisitions, talent grabs, successes and stumbles, and smart stories on where the hype is running ahead of reality.

This beat sits at the intersection of AI, hardware, labor, defense, and logistics. We’re looking for someone who is curious, determined, and excited to chase big stories with real-world impact. Experience in robotics, AI, hardware, manufacturing, or frontier tech is a plus, but not required if you bring sharp instincts, strong sourcing skills, and a passion for understanding how emerging technologies become real businesses.

Here are some of the kinds of stories this reporter would work on:

EXCLUSIVE: Inside OpenAI's renewed push into robotics  

EXCLUSIVE: Tesla plans to start training Optimus at its Austin factory

Boston Dynamics CEO told us how the humanoid robot revolution begins

This role is based in the Bay Area or another major tech hub. This role is union-eligible. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Juggle faster scoops and longer-term feature and enterprise pieces. 
• Generate original, actionable ideas that drive conversation and excite our readers. 
• Maintain and build a strong network of sources.
• Jump on the news and write quickly and concisely under time pressure.

The ideal candidate:

• Is an ambitious journalist with a high metabolism for consistent bylines on scoops, features, and enterprise.
• Can translate complex technical concepts into crisp, compelling stories; cultivate sources across aerospace, startups, venture capital, and government
• Shows a willingness to learn and adjust as beats and reader demands evolve
• Has a track record of breaking news and a portfolio of features

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 (dependent on skills, experience, and competencies)
• Unlimited PTO, 10 paid holidays, and 16 weeks of parental leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Matched and vested 401k plan
• Access to resources for financial planning guidance, family planning services, mental health reach out, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Additional benefits include commuter benefits, phone reimbursement, gym membership discounts, and more

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