[Hiring] Business of Science Reporter @Endpoints News

Role Description

Endpoints News is hiring a biotech journalist to cover how advanced therapies and drug technologies turn into the medical products of tomorrow. The right candidate is business-savvy and science-minded.

• Write about clinical trials, startups, and the business of science.
• Help set the agenda on a busy beat of breaking news.
• Look for enterprising ideas that can put major trends in context.
• Prior experience covering the industry is a must.
• Strong list of sources and ideas for coverage is essential.
• Successful candidates will have four to eight years of experience.
• Clips that show strong writing as well as scoops of news and thought are required.
• Report to one of our deputy editors and collaborate closely with the rest of the newsroom.
• This is a work-from-anywhere role; candidates must be confident operating independently in a digital-first environment.
• The team works an East Coast schedule.

Qualifications

• Business-savvy and science-minded.
• Four to eight years of experience in journalism.
• Strong writing skills with a portfolio of clips.
• Established sources in the biotech industry.

Requirements

• Prior experience covering the biotech industry.
• Ability to operate independently in a digital-first environment.

Benefits

• Work From Anywhere!
• Positive, Supportive, and Collaborative Work Culture.
• Generous PTO annually, plus 12 company holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• Endpoints pays 70% of premiums for employee, spouse, and/or dependents for medical insurance.
• Fully-Paid Benefits for Employees: Dental and Vision insurance, Short-Term and Long Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - 1x salary up to $150,000, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional Life, Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance offered through Guardian.
• MDLIVE: Access to doctors, mental health professionals, nutritionists, or dermatologists online.
• Fully-paid Primary or Secondary Caregiver Leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
• Paid Volunteer Days for community service & volunteer activities.
• 401K: 100% match of the first 3% of an employee's contribution; followed by 50% match of the next 2%.
• Equipment Provided: Laptop, monitor, and additional equipment needs.
• WFH Stipend: $75 per month to cover the costs of working from home.
• Home Office Stipend: $500 annually to help create your dream office.
• Benefits Marketplace: Discounted products for employees such as insurances, family planning & support, behavioral health, wellness, pet insurance, and financial wellness.
• MetLife Legal: Discounted legal plan for employees.