Remote Part-Time Science Reporter (On-Call)

AAAS; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

AAAS is seeking an On-Call Reporter to support SciLine by researching topics, interviewing expert sources, and fact-checking content for timely, evidence-based journalism. This remote, part-time role up to 17 hours/week lasts one year through December 2027 with potential extension.

The candidate will pitch ideas, identify scientific angles in news, and help journalists understand what research shows—and what it does not—while assisting in the weekly newsletter and other editorial projects.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a professional journalist.
• Experience covering health or science issues or using research to inform reporting.
• Excellent writing skills, including familiarity with AP style.
• Strong research and fact‑checking skills, with the ability to assess scientific evidence.
• Enthusiasm for science, data, and communicating complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and pitch story ideas during weekly editorial meetings.
• Conduct research, interview expert sources, and write articles that help reporters understand what scientific research tells us—and what it does not—about timely topics in the news.
• Identify the scientific context and angles within current news stories to help journalists accurately report on scientific evidence.
• Help journalists avoid errors in interpreting or reporting scientific findings.
• Identify potential story ideas grounded in scientific research and data.
• Fact‑check articles and ensure content is accurate, evidence‑based, and clearly communicated.
• Contribute to SciLine's editorial products by providing research, evidence, and context on timely topics.
• Assist in producing SciLine's weekly newsletter for journalists.
• Support short‑term editorial projects and other reporting and writing assignments as needed.

Skills

Journalistic writing

Science reporting

AP style

Research skills

Fact-checking

Job description

AAAS is seeking an On-Call Reporter to support SciLine by researching topics, interviewing expert sources, and fact-checking content for timely, evidence-based journalism. This remote, part-time role up to 17 hours/week lasts one year through December 2027 with potential extension.

The candidate will pitch ideas, identify scientific angles in news, and help journalists understand what research shows—and what it does not—while assisting in the weekly newsletter and other editorial projects.