Biotech Reporter

About the Role

The Science desk of The New York Times seeks a creative and energetic reporter to cover biotech. The scope includes breaking news, think pieces, and cutting‑edge features on early‑stage pharmaceuticals, promising medical devices, vaccine development, reproductive technology, and emerging fields such as brain‑computer interfaces. The role is in‑office, requiring regular attendance in a Times bureau four days a week; candidates may be based in New York or a U.S. biotech hub such as San Francisco or Boston, with potential remote flexibility per departmental guidance.

• Cover breaking news and produce larger think pieces and cutting‑edge features.
• Write clear, concise, and engaging news stories that adhere to journalistic style guidelines.
• Use established and develop additional sources to land exclusive stories for this beat.
• Monitor news and deliver a steady stream of story ideas that help explain the beat.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom.
• Demonstrate support for the company’s commitment to journalistic independence and the mission to seek truth.
• Report to a Science editor.

• 5+ years of science journalism experience.
• Strong reporting and writing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style, ethical standards, and superb news judgment.

• Experience working as a reporter in high‑pressure, deadline‑driven newsrooms.
• Strong understanding of Times style and standards.
• Willingness to be flexible as newsroom needs evolve.

The role is represented by the News Guild of NY.

Annual base pay range: $—$125,000 USD. Eligible for variable pay (e.g., annual bonus, restricted stock), and benefits including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, a company‑matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and professional development programs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic trait, or any other protected characteristic. All applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here.

The company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider applications consistently with applicable fair‑chance laws. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The New York Times Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants. Those seeking accommodations for the application or interview process should email reasonab