Biotech Reporter

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• You will cover breaking news and produce larger think pieces and cutting-edge features.
• You will write clear, concise, and engaging news stories that adhere to journalistic style guidelines.
• You will use established and develop additional sources to land exclusive stories to cover this beat authoritatively.
• You will monitor news and deliver a steady stream of story ideas that help explain the beat.
• You will 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.
• This role reports to a Science editor.

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
• 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
• This role is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
• REQ-020082
• The annual base pay range for this role is between:
• $113,270.67 - $125,000 USD
• For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
• The Company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fai

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Additional Information

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It's why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It's why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it's why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it's worth paying for.

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