Science, Data

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern Global News (NGN), Northeastern University’s award-winning news organization, seeks a Science, Data & AI Reporter to cover data-driven science, AI and related topics from its Boston campus. The role requires strong news judgment and the ability to translate complex studies into accessible stories for a national audience.

The reporter will work with editors and multimedia teams, monitor analytics, and file daily stories under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years reporting for a daily news outlet.
• Ability to analyze complex academic studies and data.
• Experience translating science and AI topics for broad audiences.

Responsibilities

• Report, write, and publish breaking news, daily stories, and enterprise features using data.
• Work closely with editors to refine pitches, shape coverage, and maintain high standards of accuracy.
• Develop reliable sources and maintain strong relationships across the Northeastern community and relevant stakeholder groups.
• Produce stories that are clear, engaging, and accessible to readers.
• Collaborate with media relations, social media, and multimedia teams to enhance stories with data, graphics, photos, and video.
• Monitor analytics and audience metrics to inform reporting and follow-up coverage.
• Adhere to guidelines and fact-check thoroughly.

Skills

Data journalism

AI reporting

Science reporting

Source development

Editing

Tools

Digital publishing tools

Data visualization

Job description

Science, Data & AI Reporter

About the Opportunity

Northeastern Global News (NGN), Northeastern University'saward-winning, fast-paced, daily news organization is looking for atalented Science, Data & AI Reporter News Reporter to be basedon Northeastern's Boston campus.

The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist and versatilestoryteller who is especially skilled at data, AI and sciencereporting - and can write engaging and deeply reported articles.The Science, Data & AI News Reporter should be ready to quicklyjump on breaking news, providing commentary and analysis by facultyexperts on timely topics that captivate national and globalconversations.

NGN showcases news about innovation across Northeastern's academicand research enterprise, including but not limited to stories aboutdiscoveries, innovations across multiple fields, experientiallearning, human interest stories, and campus life inside labs,classrooms, and beyond.

We expect curiosity, accountability, creativity, and a commitmentto accuracy and speed.

This role is perfect for a journalist who thrives in a fast-pacedenvironment, has great news judgment, and understands how to reachreaders across digital platforms, particularly through datareporting and stories that highlight the increasing dominance of AIand its influence in transforming the workplace, health care andacademia, among other sectors.

The Science, Data & AI Reporter News Reporter must have severalyears of experience working for daily commercial newsorganizations. The experience should include analyzing complicatedacademic studies and data and translating them into deeply reportedarticles that are easily understandable to a wide audience,understanding scientific methodology, adherence to factchecking,and the ability to file daily stories under tight deadlines.

NGN is part of Northeastern's Communications team in ExternalAffairs. Reporting to the Executive Editor of NGN, the Science,Data & AI Reporter News Reporter is part of a team ofjournalists who work closely with media relations, social media andmultimedia teams within Communications. It is a highlydata-informed organization with ambitious goals and impeccablestandards.

The position is based on the Boston campus and is fully on site,five days a week. Remote or hybrid work are not an option. As isthe case for every member of the Communications team, after-hourswork, including weekends and holidays, is routinely required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years reporting experience with a commercial daily newsorganization (digital or print).
• Demonstrated ability to handle data, AI and science newscoverage with speed and accuracy.
• Strong writing, interviewing, and source-building skills.
• Excellent news judgment.
• Experience interpreting public documents, filings, anddata.
• Ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and respond quickly todeveloping stories.
• Familiarity with digital publishing tools is a plus.

Good to have:

• Experience with multimedia or video reporting
• Data journalism or basic visual storytelling skills
• Knowledge of SEO and audience engagement strategies

Key Responsibilities

• Report, write, and publish breaking news, daily stories, andenterprise features for a large audience using data
• Work closely with editors to refine pitches, shape coverage,and maintain high standards of accuracy.
• Develop reliable sources and maintain strong relationshipsacross the Northeastern community and relevant stakeholdergroups.
• Produce stories that are clear, engaging, and accessible toreaders.
• Collaborate with media relations, social media, and multimediateams to enhance stories with data, graphics, photos, andvideo.
• Monitor analytics and audience metrics to inform reporting andfollow-up coverage.
• Adhere to guidelines and fact-check thoroughly.

Position Type

Marketing and Communications

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate workexperience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefiteligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paidtime off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- aswell as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, religion,color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabilitystatus, or any other characteristic protected by applicablelaw.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type

110S

Expected Hiring Range

$76,335.00 - $107,823.75

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will dependon several factors, which may include your education, experience,location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a paycomparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject tochange.