Biotech Reporter

The New York Times•New York, NY

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Science desk of The New York Times is looking for a creative and energetic reporter to cover biotech. We're looking to define that beat in a captivating way, searching for remarkable stories on such topics as early-stage pharmaceuticals, promising medical devices (including futuristic fields like brain-computer interfaces), the frontiers of vaccine development, reproductive technology and more. The Science desk is a highly collaborative team; editors and reporters work closely together to embrace storytelling forms that resonate with readers, and work in an open and collaborative way with other desks of The Times. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to translate complex scientific subjects to a general audience, and an appetite for fast, frequent filing at a range of lengths and forms — news, explainers, features, audio and video. This is an in-office position and includes regular attendance in a New York Times bureau four days each week. The ideal candidate will either be based in our New York headquarters or in a hub of U.S. biotech innovation (San Francisco, Boston, etc.). There may also be flexibility to work remotely per departmental guidance.

Requirements

5+ years of science journalism experience
Strong reporting and writing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical standards and superb news judgment

Nice To Haves

Experience working as a reporter in high-pressure, deadline-driven newsrooms
A strong understanding of Times style and standards
A willingness to be flexible as the newsroom's needs evolve

Responsibilities

Cover breaking news and produce larger think pieces and cutting-edge features.
Write clear, concise, and engaging news stories that adhere to journalistic style guidelines.
Use established and develop additional sources to land exclusive stories to cover this beat authoritatively.
Monitor news and deliver a steady stream of story ideas that help explain the beat.
Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom.
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.