Reporter
Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company, and GenomeWeb is seeking an enthusiastic reporter to expand coverage of genomics and multiomics technologies. The role involves reporting on the development and commercialization of new technologies in life sciences, tracking emerging trends, and building a network within the industry.
Responsibilities
- Report and write multiple news-driven stories each week on genomics and multiomics technologies and their developers
- Produce daily news briefs from press releases as needed
- Cultivate sources across industry, academia, and startups to uncover new developments and pursue exclusive stories and scoops
- Develop enterprise and feature stories on emerging technologies and industry trends
- Conduct in-person reporting at scientific and medical conferences (approximately 2-4 per year)
- Occasionally moderate sponsored webinars or virtual roundtable discussions
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required
- Experience reporting on science, technology, and business
- Demonstrated interest in life sciences and emerging technologies
- Attention to detail and accuracy for deadline-driven reporting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a remote editorial team
- Master's degree in science/business journalism
Benefits
- Competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance
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