Reporter (Science, Health & Technology)

IDN; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 66,960,000 - 111,600,000; Full time

Job summary

IDN in Jakarta centers its journalism on science, health, and technology, delivering timely reporting and in-depth storytelling. The role includes field reporting, interviewing sources, and producing multimedia content for IDN Times audiences.

You will collaborate with editors to ensure accuracy and timely publication across digital platforms. Ideal candidates have at least two years of reporting experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to develop ideas, verify information, and meet

Qualifications

• Proven ability to write clear, engaging news content.
• Ability to develop stories based on current science/health/tech issues.
• Experience interviewing experts and sources.
• Strong research and fact-checking abilities.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in digital media.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily reporting on science, health, and technology topics.
• Research and develop story ideas based on current trends.
• Find, contact, and interview experts and researchers.
• Write accurate, engaging articles meeting targets and deadlines.
• Create video content to support editorial coverage.
• Verify information and adhere to journalistic ethics and standards.
• Collaborate with editors to deliver high-quality content.

Skills

Strong writing

Storytelling

Interviewing

Research

Fact-checking

Analytical skills

Deadline-driven

Job description

This role will be responsible for producing accurate, engaging, and timely content covering science, health, and technology topics. The role involves conducting field reporting, interviewing relevant sources, writing news articles, and creating multimedia content for IDN Times audiences.

Job Description

1. 1. Conduct daily reporting and coverage on science, health, and technology topics.
2. 2. Research and develop story ideas based on current issues and trends.
3. 3. Find, contact, and interview experts, researchers, healthcare professionals, and other relevant sources.
4. 4. Write accurate and engaging articles that meet editorial targets and deadlines.
5. 5. Create video content to support editorial coverage.
6. 6. Verify information and ensure content follows journalistic ethics and editorial standards.
7. 7. Collaborate with editors and the editorial team to deliver high-quality content.

Job Requirements

1. 1. Minimum 2 years of experience as a reporter or journalist, preferably covering science, health, or technology.
2. 2. Strong writing and storytelling skills.
3. 3. Solid understanding of science, health, and technology topics.
4. 4. Experienced in conducting interviews and news gathering.
5. 6. Strong research, fact-checking, and analytical skills.
6. 7. Able to work under deadlines in a fast-paced digital media environment.