About the Opportunity

Job Summary

Science Reporter NGN

Northeastern Global News (NGN) Northeastern Universitys award-winning fast-paced daily news organization is looking for a talentedScience Reporter to be based on Northeasterns Boston campus.

The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist and versatile storyteller who can translate complex technical science and research topics into engaging and deeply reported articles that are easily understandable to a wide audience.

The Science Reporter must have several years of experience working for daily commercial news organizations. The experience should include analyzing complicated academic studies and data understanding scientific methodology adherence to factchecking and the ability to file daily stories under tight deadlines.

NGN showcases news about innovation across Northeasterns academic and research enterprise including but not limited to stories about discoveries innovations across multiple areas such as artificial intelligence health engineering computer science data science and the humanities to name a few.

NGN covers newsworthy stories across Northeasterns global system of campuses in the US UK and Canada. Stories focus on examples of leadership and innovation across the university in areas including experiential learning programs research teaching and campus life inside labs classrooms and beyond. NGN also provides commentary and analysis by faculty experts on timely topics that captivate national and global conversations.

The Science Reporter must deliver accurate timely and compelling journalism across multiple platforms with a particular focus on newsworthy stories from the universitys global research enterprise.

We expect curiosity accountability creativity and a commitment to accuracy and speed.

This role is perfect for a journalist who is well-versed in topics related to science and technology including AI. The person in this role thrives in a fast-paced environment has great news judgment and understands how to reach readers across digital platforms.

NGN is part of Northeasterns Communications team in External Affairs. Reporting to the Executive Editor of NGN the Science Reporter is part of a team of journalists who work closely with media relations social media and multimedia teams within Communications. It is a highly data-informed organization with ambitious goals and impeccable standards.

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 is the case for every member of the Communications team after-hours work including weekends and holidays is routinely required.

Responsibilities

• Report write and publish breaking news daily stories and enterprise features for a large audience.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years reporting experience with a commercial daily news organization (digital or print).
• Demonstrated ability to handle science news coverage with speed and accuracy.
• Strong writing interviewing and source-building skills.
• Experience writing about artificial intelligence.
• Experience using AI tools.
• Excellent news judgment.
• Experience interpreting public documents filings and data.
• Ability to multitask manage deadlines and respond quickly to developing 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

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Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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