Jacob Zinkula
Unclaimed profileSenior Reporter, Business Insider
United States
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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.
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Jacob Zinkula covers the modern job market and workplace culture, focusing on layoffs, the struggles of long-term unemployment, and the shifting demands of employers. His recent stories highlight the personal toll of job searching, including mental health impacts and the rise of gig work as a fallback.
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- I've struggled for years to find full-time work after multiple layoffs. It's taken a toll on my mental health.Business Insider · May 12, 2026
- A 53-year-old has applied to hundreds of jobs — and is now leaning on DoorDash, cost-cutting, and odd jobs to get byBusiness Insider · Sep 8, 2025
- I wanted an adventure after college, so I traveled abroad. Now I feel pressure to match my family's success.Business Insider · May 14, 2026
- I joined the CIA in my 20s, Google in my 30s, and became an entrepreneur in my 40s. My mantra? 'Sure, I'll try it.'