Senior Writer/Analyst, Ad Tech & AI Briefings

EMARKETER is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE, a family-owned transatlantic media company headquartered in Berlin and New York. Axel Springer's guiding principles – first articulated as The Essentials by founder Axel Springer in the aftermath of World War II – remain a cornerstone of the company’s foundation today. Learn more about Axel Springer.We’re hiring a Senior Writer/Analyst to lead our ad tech and AI content for our subscription newsletter team at EMARKETER. The Role and Team:  EMARKETER’s Briefings are a suite of premium subscription newsletters reaching tens of thousands of business professionals daily. We are seeking a Senior Writer/Analyst - a high-profile industry authority with a distinct point of view to write daily content for our Tech, AI, and Marketing & Advertising Briefings. In this role, you will deeply own the ad tech beat, demystifying the economics of programmatic transactions, ad measurement, and consumer data, while also covering broader consumer tech and emerging tech trends. That’s everything from how AI, CTV, AR/VR, social media and wearables developments are reshaping marketing strategies, content creation, and customer engagement. You will translate complex market shifts into sharp, data-backed, and actionable takeaways for an executive audience. Beyond writing, you will serve as a subject matter expert and represent EMARKETER at industry conferences, webinars, and client events, building a reputation as a trusted, data-driven expert on the industry and a go-to resource both internally and externally. This position is ideal for a highly analytical writer who is ready to put a stake in the ground on industry predictions and bridge the gap between deep-dive research and high-impact daily media. This is a hybrid role based out of our New York City office, with regular in-office expectations. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Candidates must be within commuting distance of our New York City office. Relocation assistance is not available. The Ideal Candidate is:  An analyst or practitioner who understands the landscape and dynamics of ad tech, consumer tech, and AI and is knowledgeable about the broader advertising market. An exceptional communicator who can identify the "so what" in business news and translate high-level concepts into high-impact, concise, and actionable insights. A visual storyteller with a sharp eye for data and the ability to translate complex data sets into compelling visualizations that anchor and elevate our stories. An innovator who challenges the status quo, pilots new formats, and identifies untapped coverage opportunities. A data-focused analyst with the ability to quickly sort through masses of data, find interesting trends, and convey them in a digestible way. A team player who thrives in a fast-paced and rapidly changing collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities: Pitch...