STAT, the leading health and science site, is looking for a biopharma enterprise reporter. This reporter would sidestep coverage of readouts and company announcements in favor of enterprise that chronicles the ups and downs of the industry writ-large. We’re looking for research-driven analysis of the industry, along with trend stories and profiles of companies and executives leaving their mark. This reporter should also be prepared to cover the startup landscape as well as the VCs that power the industry. The goal is to avoid press release coverage or commodity journalism, favoring only-in-STAT stories on major trends — and influencers — in the industry.
Responsibilities
- Tell smart, compelling stories about the biotech and pharma industries, while illuminating industry-wide trends and identifying startups, VCs and other players gaining attention.
- Work with our data editor to produce visualizations that tell the story of biopharma today.
- Be a key player on a top-notch team producing deep and vital reporting of the biopharma industry.
- Contribute to our Readout newsletter. Play a role in helping organize and moderate STAT events related to biopharma.
Qualifications
- A versatile writer prepared to dive in on a wide range of stories, particularly enterprise.
- A self-starter when it comes to stories, but also collaborative in nature. STAT thrives on a tight-knit, all-hands-on-deck culture and a strong team dynamic.
- Committed to excellence in your reporting.
- At least five years experience covering biopharma.
- A willingness to adapt and be audience focused, with a curious mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment
Compensation/Location
The minimum salary for this position is $75,000. We offer a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, a 401k plan, generous vacation, and more. We also provide Care.com back-up care and have numerous wellness offerings, including free access to HeadSpace for all full time employees.
To apply, go here.
Chris RoushChris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.