[Hiring] FDA Reporter @Endpoints News

Role Description

Endpoints News is seeking a newsbreaking policy reporter to cover the Food and Drug Administration. The right reporter will:

• Put regulations in context.
• Scoop news on people and policy.
• Illuminate the push and pull between industry and government.

Strong candidates will have a vision for the beat, an understanding of Endpoints’ mission and ambition, and a collaborative, team-first attitude. The exact role will be shaped by the candidate. Successful applicants will:

• Have a background covering health policy.
• Demonstrate an interest in biopharma.
• Possess a track record of clips with vivid writing, competition-beating reporting, and beat-defining ideas.

This role will work closely with deputy editor Lydia Ramsey Pflanzer and the rest of the pharma reporting team. It is a work-from-anywhere role, and candidates must be confident operating independently in a digital-first environment. The team works an East Coast schedule. Strong preference will be given to candidates in DC or who have proven they can cover the agency from afar.

Qualifications

• Background covering health policy.
• Demonstrated interest in biopharma.
• Track record of vivid writing and competition-beating reporting.
• Ability to define a beat with innovative ideas.

Requirements

• Confidence in operating independently in a digital-first environment.
• Ability to work on an East Coast schedule.
• Strong preference for candidates in DC or with proven remote coverage capabilities.

Benefits

• Work From Anywhere!
• Positive, Supportive, and Collaborative Work Culture.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 company holidays and 2 floating holidays annually.
• Medical Insurance: Endpoints pays 70% of premiums for employee, spouse, and/or dependents.
• Fully-Paid Benefits for Employees: Dental and Vision insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, 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.
• Family Leave: Fully-paid Primary or Secondary Caregiver Leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
• Paid Volunteer Days for community service and 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 for home office costs.
• Home Office Stipend: $500 annually to create a dream office.
• Benefits Marketplace: Discounted products for employees including insurances, family planning, wellness, and financial wellness.
• MetLife Legal: Discounted legal plan for employees.