Reporter, Nature News
About The Position
As a Nature News Reporter, you will pitch and write news articles about science and the research community each week for publication in print and online. You will also regularly pitch and write news features, contribute to multimedia, and advise the wider magazine on coverage of your beat. This role will be based in the United States and will have a focus on reporting on the United States and the Americas, with an emphasis on physical sciences, energy and the environment, and technology, including AI. The successful candidate will be comfortable writing stories from any region and interviewing scientists anywhere, and will be an all-rounder with the enthusiasm and curiosity to report across the sciences.
Requirements
- Experience reporting and writing on scientific developments, science policy or the research community
- Ability to grasp scientific concepts quickly and write about them clearly
- Understanding of journalistic values and best practices
- Bachelor's degree required in journalism or science related fields
Nice To Haves
- Experience writing about physical sciences, energy and the environment, and technology, including AI
- Knowledge of the US science landscape and/or more broadly that of the Americas
- Experience working to fast daily deadlines
- Experience using audience analytics to understand audience interests and drive pitches
- Understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing working scientists
- Knowledge in an array of science topics and fields
- Experience reporting stories in multimedia formats, such as podcast and video
Responsibilities
- Pitch, report, and write a stream of original news and features articles that appeal to Nature’s global audience of working scientists
- Write clear, accurate, and compelling prose; deliver copy to tight deadlines
- Regularly find exclusive, original story ideas that appeal to Nature’s audience and drive traffic and engagement
- Use insights gleaned from audience analytics to guide pitches and framing of stories
- Keep on top of the global news agenda and suggest angles that will appeal to Nature’s audience of working researchers
- Build a network of trusted sources leading to exclusive stories
- Work collaboratively with a team of reporters and editors spread around the world
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401(k) with company match and contribution
- Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off
- Flexible Spending and Commuter programs
- Multiple Life insurance options
- Disability coverage
- Tuition Assistance
- Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
