Jobs Tagged "science"

Dear freelance journalism Twitter (journalism X?): I have freelance money. You have story ideas. Send me your pitches for features about TV, Movies, Video Games, Science, or Technology to jacob@inverse.com. I love to pay $1000 for a great story. Read this thread for more info

From an unprecedented global pandemic to uncharted explorations of outer space to the ongoing climate crisis, science & health are two topics at the forefront of today’s news. The journalists who cover these stories seek evidence-based answers to the fundamental questions of the body, the world, and the universe: How does it all work? What can the future hold? And how are we all connected?

We’re looking for a writer with experience covering science and/or health for a temporary contract position. Writers who are available to commit to a three-month contract and can file approximately 5-6 stories per week — a mix of breaking news, features, commentary and/or analysis — are encouraged to apply. (The rate is approximately $1,250/week.)

This is a temporary, remote position. We’re looking for a highly-organized, detail- and deadline-oriented professional who knows how to collaborate and communicate effectively using digital tools. Preference will be given to writers with a deep understanding of the scientific process, specializing in one or more of the following areas: astronomy, climate and environment, public and reproductive health, and the intersection of tech and science. 

We are looking for a talented scientific writer (PhD) to work with us on manuscripts and proposals in the area of immunology, host -microbiome interactions, immuno-oncology and allergy. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of immunology and be able to write engaging, informative pieces that are both accurate and easy to understand. The Writer will be responsible for researching topics, participating in meetings with team members working on the specific topic, and creating content that is both timely and relevant.

Attention all science writers: Still looking for freelance pitches for @PopSciDIY!  If you're the czar of productivity hacks or are obsessed about something and you'd love to teach it to people,  it can probably be a DIY story. Pitch it to sandra@popsci.com!

Instead of covering the latest embargoed study or news announcement, we're more excited about the unique stories and fresh angles that will fascinate our readers and make waves among the journalistic community. 

Some great examples of this include:

• Our follow-up coverage of the Mississippi River drought. While many outlets just focused on the drought, we continued to monitor the situation, publishing this article months after the initial news. 
• A reality check of what Butterfly Town, USA really looks like. Spoiler: It's disappointing.
• When the world was talking about the "Chinese spy balloon," we posed a different, equally relevant, question: What would announcing the discovery of alien life actually go like?

If you are interested, please pitch us at science@insider.com. 

In your pitch, include a headline that matches Insider's conversational style and tone as well as a brief 100 to 200-word description of the article's main takeaways and the sources you would plan to interview.

We look forward to hearing from you!

YOU ARE:

- an educated writer
- skilled in science-based research
- with a developed craft of calm, thoughtful writing that inspires
- and tech savvy in G-Suite, Trello and able to get up to speed in Airtable, Miro, etc.
- professional, self-reliant, self-directed, known for your follow-through
- a native or highly fluent English speaker
- anywhere in the world (this is a remote post)