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SalaryReporter, Nature
Location: London, UK - Hybrid office and remote working
Closing date: 13th May 2024
Nature, the world’s most authoritative science journal, is looking for an ambitious, highly motivated journalist to contribute to our award-winning coverage of scientific research and policy.
The successful applicant will be skilled at writing fast turn-around news stories, as well as cultivating sources, digging up scoops and diving into in-depth features.
Reporting to the UK news editor, you will be part of a highly collaborative global team of science journalists that invests time in editing, sub-editing and fact-checking. You will work on a dedicated beat that will be chosen based on your reporting expertise and the needs of our team, generating stories that are published online and in print.
We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with an interest in and/or experience of reporting UK or European science policy and issues relevant to working scientists (publishing, academia, research integrity, funding, misconduct).
Skills and qualifications:
- University degree in a relevant subject and a knowledge of journalism values.
- Enthusiasm for, and basic fluency in science topics and the ‘community’ issues that affect working scientists.
- Ability to identify and generate news and feature stories of interest to Nature’s readers.
- Ability to submit clear, accurate, well-structured copy on tight deadlines.
- Good time management skills and ability to juggle short- and long-term projects.
- Cultivates sources to proactively find story ideas and tips.
- Contributes to an inclusive, collegial work environment.
How to apply:
This position is based in London on a hybrid working model and could include travel to conferences.
To apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter describing how you would approach this role, why you are qualified and what topics you would most want to cover.
