Reporter/Senior Reporter, The Transmitter

Simons Foundation

New York, New York

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Date Posted July 23, 2026
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Reporter/Senior Reporter, The Transmitter


Full Time

R0002090


POSITION SUMMARY


The Transmitter offers news and analysis of the field of neuroscience and is dedicated to helping scientists at all career stages stay current and build connections.


Our award-winning news team is looking for an enthusiastic trade journalist to join our

lively newsroom in New York City. This is an excellent opportunity for a science journalist

to develop a beat in the fast-moving field of neuroscience.


The reporter/senior reporter will write news and feature articles that educate, challenge

and inspire our audience of neuroscientists. The reporter will cultivate sources, embed in

the research community and be the first to know about trends and provocative advances

in basic neuroscience research. A background or strong interest in neuroscience,

cognition and behavior is essential.


The Transmitter is funded by the Simons Foundation but is editorially independent. This

is a full-time position based in the Simons Foundation offices in New York City.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES


• Pitch, report and write news and in-depth enterprise stories, profiles and long-form

features that educate, challenge and inspire our audience of neuroscientists

• Monitor the latest research, news and trends in basic neuroscience

• Cultivate a deep network of sources, embed yourself in the research community,

and be the first to know about trends and provocative advances

• Work with our art director to develop art ideas for stories

• Travel occasionally to attend and report from scientific meetings and conferences.

• Perform other writing duties or tasks as assigned or required


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


Education


• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a scientific discipline (neuroscience

preferred)

• Graduate journalism coursework preferred

Experience

• At least three to five years of journalism experience (not including internships),

along with a solid background in biology (neuroscience preferred) and impeccable

news judgment


Related Skills & Other Requirements

• Must be passionate about The Transmitter's coverage area of basic neuroscience

research

• Must have exceptional communication and grammar skills (written and verbal)

• Must be familiar with and adhere to journalistic ethics

• Must be able to write clearly and accurately under tight deadlines

• Affinity for trade journalism and The Transmitter's mission

• Keen sense of news

• Strong work ethic

• Attention to detail

• Social-media skills


REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS


• Résumé

• Cover letter stating your interest in the position

• Five journalistic writing clips that demonstrate your skill in news and feature

reporting and writing


COMPENSATION


• The full-time annual compensation range for the Reporter level is

$83,000-$90,000, depending on experience.

• The full-time annual compensation range for the Senior Reporter level is $109,000-

$115,000, depending on experience.

• In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees

with an outstanding benefits package.


Our Commitment to Expanding Pathways to Science & Opportunities for All:


Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind and expand our collective understanding of our world. As part of our mission, we support partners, programs, and initiatives that seek to broaden the scientific community and open pathways to science and mathematics careers.


The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.


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