Jacob Willeford

• Jacob previously wrote about technology, space, UFOs, and advanced aircraft for The U.S. Sun from 2021 to 2023.
• He has written in-depth pieces on the infamous Dulce "UFO Base" and the Hermeus Chamera, a milestone-setting engine that achieved hypersonic speeds in seconds in the Quarterhorse aircraft.
• In 2023, he covered the story of the first AI humanoid CEO named "Mika."

Experience

Jacob Willeford has been a professional writer for over four years. His career began with Static Media as a movie and television news reporter at Looper before joining The U.S. Sun in the summer of 2022. He initially worked across multiple desks as a generalist freelancer, covering technology, consumer, news, and lifestyle content. Jacob was hired on staff as a full-time news reporter, where he broke the latest crime stories and conducted exclusive interviews with prominent lawyers, educators, athletes, and public figures. In January 2024, he transferred to the consumer desk at The U.S. Sun, covering retail and commerce. At Slashgear, Jacob gets to focus on and grow his passions for space, aviation, cars, phones, and gadgets.

Education

Jacob has a bachelor's degree in writing and rhetoric from the University of Central Florida and a post-graduate certificate in book, magazine, and digital publishing from the Columbia University Publishing Course.