The Guardian is hiring : Senior Science Investigative Reporter in Washington

The Guardian is a global news organization that delivers fearless, independent journalism. From breaking news and award-winning investigations, to in-depth coverage of technology, sports, film, culture and lifestyle, the Guardian offers a global view that deepens our audiences' understanding of America and the world.

Headquartered in New York City, Guardian US is an entirely digital operation that seeks to engage US readers by combining the Guardian's international coverage with US voices and expertise. Core coverage areas include the climate emergency, economic and racial inequality, digital privacy and much more. Guardian US launched in 2011 and today has bureaus in New York, Washington DC, New Orleans and Los Angeles. The Guardian is an independently owned, mission-driven organization, funded by readers around the globe.

It's the talent, energy and commitment our people bring to The Guardian that make us who we are. Across our business we have some of the most creative thinkers in media and beyond : award winning journalists, cutting edge commercial teams, digital talent and more.

We are now looking for a Senior Investigative Science Reporter to work in a full-time staff position. You'll be responsible for reporting on the challenges facing science and scientific institutions in the US and beyond. The ideal candidate will have both exceptional investigative skills and deep experience in reporting on efforts to undermine and delegitimize science and public health.

Department : Editorial

Reports to : Deputy Editor and Editor, US Investigations

Location : Washington, DC

Hybrid / Remote / In-Person : Hybrid

Terms and conditions : Permanent, full-time, News Media Guild Position

About the Role

Produce a combination of investigative scoops and mid- and long-range stories that provide deep analysis and major revelations about the current challenges facing scientists and scientific and public health institutions

Focus primarily on US science stories but also explore and explain these developments' ramifications for science, the environment and public health around the globe

Explain these stories clearly to lay readers with insightful context and lucid prose

Bring, build and maintain an extensive network of relevant sources and contacts locally, nationally and globally

Collaborate with the editors and audience engagement and membership teams to develop outreach strategies for stories, including creating multimedia and social media content and reporting

About You

Excellent knowledge and understanding of issues within science, public health and related areas

Strong track record of writing about science in lucid, accessible prose with nuance and context

High-level investigative skills and established proficiency at producing scoops, agenda-setting analyses and in-depth investigative articles

Expertise in using documents, data, and other journalistic tools to develop and report about science, scientists and institutions that develop or rely on scientific knowledge

Experience reporting on misinformation, disinformation and other factors that undermine public trust and support for science

Ability to communicate succinctly and clearly in audio or video formats and on social platforms to amplify your written stories

Ideally, you'll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role

How to Apply

We know there are great candidates who might not check all these boxes or who possess important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you, we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself.

All candidates interested in applying should upload a resume and cover letter.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range : $127k-$140k annually

25 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays

Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members(Headspace is a company that offers evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and EAP services)

401(k) Match

Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental

Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous parental leave with 100% pay

Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance

Life insurance

Work / Life balance : Flexible hybrid schedule

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day.

We offer great tools to help you prioritize your wellbeing including a free Headspace subscription and access to an Employee Assistance Program.

Learning & Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

Sustainability

Our goal is to become an environmentally regenerative company and we have signed up to a sustainability vision and strategy to reach it. Find more information about sustainability at GNM here.

The Guardian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. In addition, the Guardian will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.

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