Reporter, Nature News

Job Description

Job Title: Reporter, Nature

Location: Washington DC or New York (Hybrid Working Model)

Application Deadline: March 27, 2026

About Springer Nature

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature

About the Brand  

Nature Portfolio’s high-quality journals and services across the life, physical, chemical and applied sciences help move science and society forward.

Nature Portfolio is home to the leading, international weekly journal of science, Nature – founded in 1869. It is also home to the Nature research and Nature Reviews journals, the leading open access multidisciplinary journal Nature Communications, and open access journals including Scientific Reports. Together, these journals publish some of the world's most significant scientific discoveries.

Online, nature.com provides over nine million unique visitors per month with content, including news and comment from the Nature journal, and the leading scientific jobs board, Nature Careers. As part of Springer Nature, Nature Portfolio also offers a range of researcher services, including online and in-person training. For more information, please visit nature.com and follow @NaturePortfolio 

About the Role

As a Nature News Reporter, you will pitch and write news articles about science and the research community each week for publication in print and online. You will also regularly pitch and write news features, contribute to multimedia, and advise the wider magazine on coverage of your beat. This role will be based in the United States and will have a focus on reporting on the United States and the Americas, with an emphasis on physical sciences, energy and the environment, and technology, including AI.

The successful candidate will be comfortable writing stories from any region and interviewing scientists anywhere, and will be an all-rounder with the enthusiasm and curiosity to report across the sciences. 

Responsibilities 

• Pitch, report, and write a stream of original news and features articles that appeal to Nature’s global audience of working scientists 

• Write clear, accurate, and compelling prose; deliver copy to tight deadlines 

• Regularly find exclusive, original story ideas that appeal to Nature’s audience and drive traffic and engagement 

• Use insights gleaned from audience analytics to guide pitches and framing of stories 

• Keep on top of the global news agenda and suggest angles that will appeal to Nature’s audience of working researchers 

• Build a network of trusted sources leading to exclusive stories 

• Work collaboratively with a team of reporters and editors spread around the world  

Experience, Skills & Qualifications 

Essential  

• Experience reporting and writing on scientific developments, science policy or the research community

• Ability to grasp scientific concepts quickly and write about them clearly 

• Understanding of journalistic values and best practices 

• Bachelor's degree required in journalism or science related fields 

Desirable 

• Experience writing about physical sciences, energy and the environment, and technology, including AI

• Knowledge of the US science landscape and/or more broadly that of the Americas 

• Experience working to fast daily deadlines 

• Experience using audience analytics to understand audience interests and drive pitches

• Understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing working scientists 

• Knowledge in an array of science topics and fields

• Experience reporting stories in multimedia formats, such as podcast and video

To apply please submit:

• Your updated resume

• A cover letter explaining your interest in the post, and why you are qualified

• 3-5 clips that showcase your writing and reporting skills (please submit PDFs - not just links.)

Application Deadline: March 27, 2026

Springer Nature Skills associated with this Job Profile include:

SN-Publishing Workflows & Systems, SN-Storytelling, SN-Writing Skills, SN-Adaptability, SN-Communicates Effectively, SN-Interpersonal Awareness, SN-Cultivates Innovation, SN-Global Perspective, SN-Governance, Risk and Compliance Management, SN-Social Media Savvy, SN-Journalistic Skills

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401(k) with company match and contribution

• Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off

• Flexible Spending and Commuter programs

• Multiple Life insurance options

• Disability coverage

• Tuition Assistance

• Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts

• An array of Employee Social Networks 

US Annualized Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level, and equity. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf poster.

At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. Find out more about our DEI work here: https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion  

For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers/

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