Biotech Reporter: Startup, VC & Industry Insights

Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

STAT, based in Boston, is seeking a sharp reporter to cover the thriving biotechnology industry. The role focuses on breaking news, enterprise stories, and profiles, with opportunities to contribute to podcasts and events.

A curiosity about biotech startups and venture capital is a plus. The reporter will work with a top team, deliver deeply reported stories, and engage audiences across STAT platforms, while joining a union-backed newsroom with Boston Globe Media Partners backing.

Qualifications

• A reporter with at least three years experience covering the biopharma industry.
• A versatile writer prepared to dive in on a wide range of stories.
• A self-starter, but also collaborative in nature. STAT thrives on a tight-knit, all-hands-on-deck culture and a strong team dynamic.
• A willingness to adapt and be audience focused, with a curious mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment

Responsibilities

• Balance the demands of daily news coverage with longer, deeply reported enterprise.
• Cover biotech readouts, company announcements, and virtually anything else of interest to readers tracking industry developments.
• Keep on top of industry-wide trends, developments, and personalities.
• Participate in our events, including as a moderator.
• Be a key player on a top-notch team producing deep, provocative, and vital reporting of the life sciences industry.

Skills

Biopharma coverage

Versatile writer

Collaborative

Job description

STAT, based in Boston, is seeking a sharp reporter to cover the thriving biotechnology industry. The role focuses on breaking news, enterprise stories, and profiles, with opportunities to contribute to podcasts and events.

A curiosity about biotech startups and venture capital is a plus. The reporter will work with a top team, deliver deeply reported stories, and engage audiences across STAT platforms, while joining a union-backed newsroom with Boston Globe Media Partners backing.