Reporter / Senior Reporter

Spectrum’s award-winning news team is looking for a reporter / senior reporter (dependent upon experience) to join our lively newsroom in New York City.

Spectrum is the go-to destination for autism news. The site also features long-form stories on topics ranging from unproven therapies to autism in Africa. These articles have won top journalism awards. Spectrum stories have been syndicated by The Atlantic, Scientific American, Slate and The Washington Post, among other popular outlets.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious science journalist to develop a beat in the fast-moving field of neuroscience.

You would write news stories, profiles and features that educate, challenge and inspire our audience of scientists. Neuroscience, genetics, cognition and behavior and research ethics quicken your heart. You will cultivate sources, embed yourself in the research community and be the first to know about trends and provocative advances.

Spectrum is funded by the Simons Foundation but is editorially independent.

This is a full-time position based in our offices in New York City. We offer a generous salary and truly excellent benefits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor the latest research, news and trends in neuroscience.
Conceive of and write a variety of stories, including news, profiles, explainers and long-form features that educate, challenge and inspire our audience of scientists.
Cultivate sources, embed yourself in the research community and be the first to know about trends and provocative advances.
Attend and report from conferences.
Work with art director to develop art ideas for stories.
Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a scientific discipline
Graduate journalism coursework preferred

Experience

At least three to five years of journalism experience — preferably including experience in digital journalism — along with a solid background in biology (neuroscience preferred) and impeccable news judgment.

Related Skills & Other Requirements

Social media skills
Writing under deadline pressure

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.
Five writing clips

COMPENSATION

The full-time annual compensation range for the Reporter level is $74,000– $90,000, depending on experience.
The full-time annual compensation range for the Senior Reporter level is $91,000 - $110,000, depending on experience.
In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.