AAAS

Journalist

• Participate in and pitch story ideas during weekly editorial meetings
• Conduct research, interview expert sources, and write articles for journalists
• Identify scientific context and angles within current news stories
• Help journalists avoid errors in interpreting or reporting scientific findings
• Identify story ideas grounded in scientific research and data
• Fact-check articles and ensure content is accurate, evidence-based, and clearly communicated
• Provide research, evidence, and context for SciLine’s editorial products
• Assist in producing SciLine’s weekly newsletter for journalists
• Support short-term editorial projects and other reporting and writing assignments as needed
• Report to the Editorial Director

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