Senior Reporter, Business Insider
United States
Jacob Zinkula is a senior reporter with Business Insider. He joined in 2022 and covers the labor market, the tech industry, and careers. Before joining Business Insider, Jacob earned a Master’s in Business & Economic Reporting from Columbia University. Prior to graduate school, he worked as a credit analyst. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a bachelor’s degree in Finance and a minor in Journalism.
Jacob Zinkula covers the evolving workplace, focusing on job hunting, hiring trends, and AI’s impact on work. Their recent pieces highlight workers’ struggles, changing employer expectations, and the human toll of a tough labor market.