Senior Biomedicine Reporter job at American Association for the Advancement of Science - AAAS

Remote; Deutschland; Hybrid; USD 100.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading scientific organization is seeking a Senior Biomedicine Reporter to join their news team. This role involves writing about biomedical research and policies, requiring strong reporting skills and a background in biological sciences. The position is hybrid or remote, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Leistungen

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings

Disability

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Qualifikationen

• At least five years of science reporting in a competitive environment.
• Experience writing in various formats including breaking news and features.
• Deep knowledge of one or more subject areas in biomedical research.

Aufgaben

• Monitor journals and preprints for new developments.
• Report and write stories in multiple forms.
• Attend daily news meetings and contribute story ideas.
• Mentor junior colleagues.
• Work with visuals team for graphics and photo choices.

Kenntnisse

Science reporting

Story judgment

Networking

Knowledge of biomedical research

Familiarity with government policies

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in biological science or related field

Jobbeschreibung

American Association for the Advancement of Science - AAAS

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Savings, Disability, Paid Holidays, Paid Illness Leave, Paid Time Off

About the Role

Job Category:United States

Requisition Number:WRITE001812

• full-Time

Washington D.C.

Remote

Description

ScienceMagazine, published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), seeks aSenior Biomedicine Reporterto join our news team.

The Senior Biomedicine Reporter writes about research on the origins and treatment of diseases, especially chronic conditions including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and heart disease, for a readership of scientists and interested non-specialists. The beat also includes U.S. policies and politics relevant to biomedical researchers as well as issues within the biomedical community, such as lab culture and misconduct. The reporter is a prolific generator of story ideas with broad knowledge of the field and a network of sources.

While our preference is for ahybridrole, we will considerremotecandidates.

Help us ignite the next era of science.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor journals and preprints for new developments. Cultivate sources, monitor scientific social media and attend conferences.
• Report and write stories in multiple forms including: short breaking-news pieces for the dally online news site; longer trend and news analysis stories for the print publication, and feature length narratives of 2500 words or more.
• Attend daily news meetings, contribute story ideas, and discuss coverage.
• Serve as a mentor to junior colleagues and a resource to others reporting on biomedical topics.
• Work with visuals team to help conceive graphics and advise on photo choices for stories.
• Work with editors and copyeditors to get stories into final form
• At least five years of science reporting in a competitive environment. Experience writing on short, medium and long-term deadlines in a variety of formats including breaking news, news analysis, and features.
• Deep knowledge of one or more one subject areas in biomedical research. Familiarity with neuroscience is a plus, as is abachelor’sdegreeor higher in a biological science or a related field.
• Good story judgment.
• Familiarity with government policies and agencies that affect biomedical research.
• Ability to work collegially with editors, copyeditors, and art staff.
• Willingness and ability totravelto attend conferences and report stories.

Application Process

Submit aresume and cover letteroutlining qualifications and interest in the position byAugust 14, 2025. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A Recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.

The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is$100,000 –$115,000per year.AAAS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance,flexiblespending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, each subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply.