This reporter will pursue ambitious and impactful stories focused on the intersection of federal policy and the development and regulation of new medicines and medical products. The Food and Drug Administration will be a major area of focus. We're looking for a reporter who can break news and deliver quick-turn analyses, and also conceive of and execute illuminating, provocative, and unexpected enterprise stories. Our Washington reporters make up a small but close-knit team that stands out for exclusives.

What You'll Do

• Deliver scoops and distinctive stories from the Washington health care ecosystem, focused on the Food and Drug Administration and federal policy as it relates to medical products
• Balance the demands of daily news coverage with longer, deeply reported features and other enterprise targets
• Moderate and lead events and contribute to newsletters and podcasts

Who You Are

• A journalist who's covered politics, health care, or science (or all three!)
• Have a demonstrated track record of delivering scoops and exclusives on a competitive beat
• Be collaborative, flexible, and willing to innovate
• Remain faithful to bedrock journalistic values and committed to excellence

We know that there are strong candidates who may not fit precisely into what we've described above or who have important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you, don't hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

Compensation/Location

The salary range for reporters at STAT is $74,911-120,000. This range reflects the band for this role. We are committed to fair and market-informed compensation. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates could be hired within the midpoint of the range. Compensation for the successful candidate will be informed by their particular combination of skills, experience, and qualifications.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, generous vacation, and more. We also have numerous wellness offerings, including free access to HeadSpace for all full-time employees. Parental leave is also offered.

STAT's Washington D.C. office is adjacent to the Boston Globe's downtown D.C. bureau and is easily accessible by multiple Metro lines and buses. We have colleagues in the organization who come into the office on a regular basis. The strongest candidates for this position would be based in the area or willing to move there.

STAT is part of the Boston Newspaper Guild. This position is part of the Guild.

How to Apply

Interested in this job? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, a one-page cover letter, and up to eight clips.

In your resume and/or cover letter, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.