Medical Science Reporter
Core
Investigative journalist covering breakthroughs in medicine, biology, genetics, and biotechnology to explain their significance to the public.
Role type
Science reporter (health & medicine beat)
Builds
Exclusive reporting, narrative features, and explanatory journalism on scientific discoveries
Domain
Health, Medicine, Biotechnology, Genetics
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Investigative reporting, scientific literacy, source building, narrative storytelling, editorial judgment
Preferred skills
Knowledge of US government funding institutions, experience with emerging scientific fields
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Identify and report on significant scientific discoveries across medicine and biology; Develop original reporting on scientists and institutions driving innovation; Produce a mix of breaking news, exclusive reporting, and narrative features; Evaluate new research critically to distinguish transformational discoveries from incremental advances; Explain complex scientific concepts clearly to general audiences; Collaborate with visuals teams to create immersive journalism; Develop storytelling franchises on scientific discovery.
