About the Opportunity
Job SummaryScience Reporter, NGN
Northeastern Global News (NGN), Northeastern University’s award-winning, fast-paced, daily news organization is looking for a talented Science Reporter to be based on Northeastern’s Boston campus.
The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist and versatile storyteller who can translate complex, technical science, and research topics into engaging and deeply reported articles that are easily understandable to a wide audience.
The Science Reporter must have several years of experience working for daily commercial news organizations. The experience should include analyzing complicated academic studies and data, understanding scientific methodology, adherence to factchecking, and the ability to file daily stories under tight deadlines.
NGN showcases news about innovation across Northeastern’s academic and research enterprise, including but not limited to stories about discoveries, innovations across multiple areas, such as artificial intelligence, health, engineering, computer science, data science, and the humanities, to name a few.
NGN covers newsworthy stories across Northeastern’s global system of campuses in the US, UK, and Canada. Stories focus on examples of leadership and innovation across the university in areas including experiential learning programs, research, teaching, and campus life inside labs, classrooms, and beyond. NGN also provides commentary and analysis by faculty experts on timely topics that captivate national and global conversations.
The Science Reporter must deliver accurate, timely, and compelling journalism across multiple platforms with a particular focus on newsworthy stories from the university's global research enterprise.
We expect curiosity, accountability, creativity, and a commitment to accuracy and speed.
This role is perfect for a journalist who is well-versed in topics related to science and technology, including AI. The person in this role thrives in a fast-paced environment, has great news judgment, and understands how to reach readers across digital platforms.
NGN is part of Northeastern’s Communications team in External Affairs. Reporting to the Executive Editor of NGN, the Science Reporter is part of a team of journalists who work closely with media relations, social media and multimedia teams within Communications. It is a highly data-informed organization with ambitious goals and impeccable standards.
The position is based on the Boston campus and is fully on site, five days a week. Remote or hybrid work are not an option. As is the case for every member of the Communications team, after-hours work, including weekends and holidays, is routinely required.
Responsibilities
- Report, write, and publish breaking news, daily stories, and enterprise features for a large audience.
- Work closely with editors to refine pitches, shape coverage, and maintain high standards of accuracy.
- Develop reliable sources and maintain strong relationships across the Northeastern community and relevant stakeholder groups.
- Produce stories that are clear, engaging, and accessible to readers.
- Collaborate with media relations, social media, and multimedia teams to enhance stories with data, graphics, photos, and video.
- Monitor analytics and audience metrics to inform reporting and follow-up coverage.
- Adhere to guidelines and fact-check thoroughly.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5 - 7 years reporting experience with a commercial daily news organization (digital or print).
- Demonstrated ability to handle science news coverage with speed and accuracy.
- Strong writing, interviewing, and source-building skills.
- Experience writing about artificial intelligence.
- Experience using AI tools.
- Excellent news judgment.
- Experience interpreting public documents, filings, and data.
- Ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and respond quickly to developing stories.
- Familiarity with digital publishing tools is a plus.
Good to have:
- Experience with multimedia or video reporting
- Data journalism or basic visual storytelling skills
- Knowledge of SEO and audience engagement strategies
Position Type
Marketing and CommunicationsAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
110SExpected Hiring Range:
$76,335.00 - $107,823.75With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Skills Required
- 5 - 7 years reporting experience with a commercial daily news organization
- Demonstrated ability to handle science news coverage with speed and accuracy
- Strong writing, interviewing, and source-building skills
- Experience writing about artificial intelligence
- Experience using AI tools
- Excellent news judgment
- Experience interpreting public documents, filings, and data
- Ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and respond quickly to developing stories
- Familiarity with digital publishing tools
Northeastern University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northeastern University and has not been reviewed or approved by Northeastern University.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as extensive, including 22–26 vacation days, 12 sick days, 13 holidays, and paid parental leave for birth/adoption. Additional paid leave is also outlined, including up to 26 weeks of paid medical leave and up to 12 weeks of paid family leave for eligible employees.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, with an employer contribution described as 10% when an employee contributes 5%, alongside immediate vesting once eligible. This is presented as unusually generous relative to typical employer retirement offerings.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are emphasized through tuition assistance for employees and dependents and access to backup childcare and family-care resources. Tuition remission/discount structures are highlighted as a major value driver, especially for employees with children and for long-tenured staff.
Northeastern University Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery. The university is a leader in experiential learning, powered by the world’s most far-reaching cooperative education program. We integrate classroom study with opportunities for professional work, research, service, and global learning in more than 100 countries. The same spirit of collaboration guides a use-inspired research enterprise focused on solving global challenges in health, security, and sustainability. Northeastern offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools, and select graduate programs at campuses in Boston, Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Toronto. Campuses in Burlington, MA, and Nahant, MA, are home to research institutes for homeland security and coastal sustainability, respectively
