On-Call Reporter

AAAS

. Participate in and pitch story ideas during weekly editorial meetings .

Posted 10/28/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong writing and research capabilities, with a focus on health and science journalism. Proficient in fact-checking and communicating complex scientific information clearly to journalistic audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Journalism ExperienceHealth Or Science ReportingStrong Research SkillsExcellent Writing SkillsAP Style Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Fact-CheckingResearchArticle WritingData AnalysisScientific Evidence Assessment

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationEnthusiasm For ScienceAttention To Detail

Industry Keywords

Editorial MeetingsEvidence-Based ContentJournalistic AudiencesSciLineNewsletter Production

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least two years of experience as a professional journalist
Experience covering health or science issues, or using research and data to inform reporting on other topics
Excellent writing skills, including familiarity with AP style
Strong research and fact-checking skills
Ability to assess scientific evidence and identify reliable sources
Enthusiasm for science, data, and research
Ability to communicate complex information clearly to journalistic audiences
Must be located in or willing to relocate to a state where AAAS has a business presence
No visa sponsorship is available
Submit a resume and cover letter

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work
Negotiable schedules based on availability and evolving needs
One-year position term with opportunity to extend based on mutual needs and interest
Space for continued independent reporting opportunities