Staff Writer — Pirate Wires

We’re looking for a sharp, versatile writer to join Pirate Wires. This is a high-impact role for someone with strong instincts — a writer who can move fast, spot a real story, and deliver clear, compelling pieces across technology, politics, and culture.

You’ll be writing full-length features and contributing quick, sharp takes to Pirate Wires Daily — our fast-moving newsletter.

(You don’t need a degree. We care if you can write.)

YOUR ROLE: As Staff Writer, you’ll work closely with our editorial team to deliver original reporting, analysis, and commentary. Key responsibilities:

· Full-Length Features: Report and write original stories with a strong point of view. Clear, engaging, and sharp.

· Pirate Wires Daily: Contribute fast, punchy takes to our daily newsletter. Be quick, be funny, and get to the point.

· Trendspotting: Surface emerging trends and ideas before they hit the mainstream.

· Takes + Analysis: Look past the headlines. Bring context, clarity, and a distinctive point of view.

· Voice: Write with style and precision. No filler, no jargon.

· Social Programming: Help turn your best work into posts that extend Pirate Wires’ reach.

TO APPLY: Send a few writing samples and two story ideas you think would fit Pirate Wires. We may ask you to draft one as part of the process.