Power & Technology Reporter
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Job Description
**Description**
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Hart Energy is seeking a Power \& Technology Reporter to cover the evolving intersection of oil \& gas, power generation, and emerging technologies.
This role will focus on how hydrocarbons—especially natural gas—are fueling power generation, with particular emphasis on the rapid rise of data centers, AI\-driven electricity demand, and digital infrastructure. The reporter will connect developments across upstream production, midstream logistics, and downstream power markets, delivering insight into how energy systems are adapting to new load growth and technological change.
The ideal candidate will break news, develop enterprise stories, and translate complex technical and market trends into clear, compelling journalism for a professional audience.**Key Responsibilities*** Report and write daily news, features, and analysis on power markets, energy infrastructure, and technology trends.
* Cover how natural gas and other hydrocarbons are used to generate power, particularly for data centers and large\-scale digital infrastructure.
* Track developments across upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors, with a focus on gas supply chains feeding power demand.
* Analyze how AI and hyperscale data center growth are reshaping electricity demand, infrastructure investment, and regional energy markets.
* Cover gas\-fired power generation, distributed energy systems, and behind\-the\-meter solutions.
* Report on capital markets, M\&A, project development, and partnerships among oil \& gas companies, utilities, and technology firms.
* Examine policy, regulatory, and permitting issues affecting gas supply and power generation.
* Conduct interviews with executives, engineers, analysts, investors, and policymakers.
* Develop enterprise and investigative stories on emerging energy technologies and market shifts.
* Collaborate across editorial, data, and events teams to produce multiplatform content (digital, print, newsletters, video, and live events).
* Contribute to coverage tied to Hart Energy conferences and industry events.
**Core Coverage Areas*** Natural gas supply chains and infrastructure
* Gas\-fired power generation and distributed energy
* LNG and regional gas markets tied to electricity demand
* Data center energy strategies and power sourcing
* AI\-driven load growth and grid constraints
* Digitalization and technology in energy operations
* Carbon management and emissions in gas\-to\-power systems
**Qualifications*** 3\-7\+ years of reporting experience in energy, business, or technology journalism.
* Strong understanding of energy markets, with emphasis on oil, gas, or power systems.
* Ability to connect technical, operational, and financial aspects of the energy industry.
* Proven ability to break news and develop enterprise stories.
* Experience covering one or more of the following:
+ Natural gas and LNG
+ Power generation and electricity markets
+ Oil \& gas operations or infrastructure
+ Energy transition or industrial technology
* Excellent writing, reporting, and interviewing skills.
**Preferred Skills*** Knowledge of energy finance, capital markets, and project economics.
* Familiarity with regional power markets (e.g., ERCOT).
* Experience covering data centers, AI infrastructure, or digital transformation.
* Multimedia storytelling experience (newsletters, video, events).
* Established network of industry sources.
**What You’ll Cover*** The role of natural gas in powering data centers and AI infrastructure
* The convergence of oil \& gas and power markets
* Investment trends in gas\-to\-power and energy infrastructure
* Technology reshaping energy production and consumption
* Policy and market forces driving energy demand growth
**Why Join Hart Energy*** Work for a trusted authority in energy journalism with deep industry access.
* Engage with top executives, investors, and innovators shaping the future of energy.
* Cover one of the most important emerging stories: how hydrocarbons are powering the digital economy.
* Contribute to a multiplatform media brand with strong reach and industry influence.
**Location:** Houston, TX (in\-office presence required four days a week)**Pay Transparency Disclosure:**
The estimated salary range for this position is $54,000 to $80,000\.
The final salary offering will take into account a wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.
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\#full\-time**About Crain Communications:**
Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including adv
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Hart Energy is seeking a Power \& Technology Reporter to cover the evolving intersection of oil \& gas, power generation, and emerging technologies.
This role will focus on how hydrocarbons—especially natural gas—are fueling power generation, with particular emphasis on the rapid rise of data centers, AI\-driven electricity demand, and digital infrastructure. The reporter will connect developments across upstream production, midstream logistics, and downstream power markets, delivering insight into how energy systems are adapting to new load growth and technological change.
The ideal candidate will break news, develop enterprise stories, and translate complex technical and market trends into clear, compelling journalism for a professional audience.**Key Responsibilities*** Report and write daily news, features, and analysis on power markets, energy infrastructure, and technology trends.
* Cover how natural gas and other hydrocarbons are used to generate power, particularly for data centers and large\-scale digital infrastructure.
* Track developments across upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors, with a focus on gas supply chains feeding power demand.
* Analyze how AI and hyperscale data center growth are reshaping electricity demand, infrastructure investment, and regional energy markets.
* Cover gas\-fired power generation, distributed energy systems, and behind\-the\-meter solutions.
* Report on capital markets, M\&A, project development, and partnerships among oil \& gas companies, utilities, and technology firms.
* Examine policy, regulatory, and permitting issues affecting gas supply and power generation.
* Conduct interviews with executives, engineers, analysts, investors, and policymakers.
* Develop enterprise and investigative stories on emerging energy technologies and market shifts.
* Collaborate across editorial, data, and events teams to produce multiplatform content (digital, print, newsletters, video, and live events).
* Contribute to coverage tied to Hart Energy conferences and industry events.
**Core Coverage Areas*** Natural gas supply chains and infrastructure
* Gas\-fired power generation and distributed energy
* LNG and regional gas markets tied to electricity demand
* Data center energy strategies and power sourcing
* AI\-driven load growth and grid constraints
* Digitalization and technology in energy operations
* Carbon management and emissions in gas\-to\-power systems
**Qualifications*** 3\-7\+ years of reporting experience in energy, business, or technology journalism.
* Strong understanding of energy markets, with emphasis on oil, gas, or power systems.
* Ability to connect technical, operational, and financial aspects of the energy industry.
* Proven ability to break news and develop enterprise stories.
* Experience covering one or more of the following:
+ Natural gas and LNG
+ Power generation and electricity markets
+ Oil \& gas operations or infrastructure
+ Energy transition or industrial technology
* Excellent writing, reporting, and interviewing skills.
**Preferred Skills*** Knowledge of energy finance, capital markets, and project economics.
* Familiarity with regional power markets (e.g., ERCOT).
* Experience covering data centers, AI infrastructure, or digital transformation.
* Multimedia storytelling experience (newsletters, video, events).
* Established network of industry sources.
**What You’ll Cover*** The role of natural gas in powering data centers and AI infrastructure
* The convergence of oil \& gas and power markets
* Investment trends in gas\-to\-power and energy infrastructure
* Technology reshaping energy production and consumption
* Policy and market forces driving energy demand growth
**Why Join Hart Energy*** Work for a trusted authority in energy journalism with deep industry access.
* Engage with top executives, investors, and innovators shaping the future of energy.
* Cover one of the most important emerging stories: how hydrocarbons are powering the digital economy.
* Contribute to a multiplatform media brand with strong reach and industry influence.
**Location:** Houston, TX (in\-office presence required four days a week)**Pay Transparency Disclosure:**
The estimated salary range for this position is $54,000 to $80,000\.
The final salary offering will take into account a wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.
\#LI\-LV1
\#LI\-onsite
\#associate
\#editorial
\#full\-time**About Crain Communications:**
Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including adv
Posted: 2026-03-23