Journalist in Residence Fellowship Job at Instrumental Inc. in Palo Alto

Overview

Join to apply for the Journalist in Residence Fellowship role at Instrumental Inc. This program is a paid, contract-to-hire opportunity that selects 3 to 4 early-career writers, journalists, or professionals with relevant backgrounds to join for an immersive 8-week residency at Instrumental HQ in Palo Alto, CA. At the end of the program, there may be an opportunity to join Instrumental as a full-time Journalist in Residence, leading the Build Better News Desk.

Instrumental technology is used by leading electronics brands to reduce waste in manufacturing. Our AI technology analyzes factory-floor data to automate failure identification and resolution, improving yield, quality, and time to market. To scale Build Better editorial efforts, we are launching the Build Better News Desk and seeking the inaugural team member to found and shape this vision.

What You’ll Do

• Skill up on the electronics manufacturing industry, Instrumental’s technology, and the Build Better editorial approach.
• Research and pitch timely, relevant content ideas in electronics manufacturing, operations, and supply chain—focused on consumer electronics, AI compute, and defense.
• Identify and reach out to potential sources, conduct interviews to obtain relevant details or quotes for inclusion in stories.
• Collaborate directly with Instrumental’s C-Suite (including the CEO), in-house subject matter experts, and marketing leadership for perspective on pitches, direction, and article reviews / editing.

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Location and Hours

Redwood City, CA; Palo Alto, CA. Salary ranges vary by location and experience.

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