Senior Reporter

Date Posted	September 12, 2026
Industry	Digital Media
Specialty	Business/Technology
Remote / Telecommute	Telecommute
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$100,000 - $150,000

Description:

Decoding Bio is the leading media brand at the intersection of AI and biology. We write for the operators, investors, and researchers building the companies that will define the next era of life sciences.

Decoding Bio is part of Arkaea Media Group, which is building the definitive media, events, and intelligence platform for critical technology. Arkaea delivers high-quality journalism and actionable insights that shape the business, policy, and investment decisions underpinning the industries driving 21st-century technological competitiveness. Our brand portfolio includes Payload (space), Tectonic (defense tech), Ignition (energy), and Decoding Bio (biotechnology).

We’re looking for a Senior Reporter who’s more than a writer—you’re a builder. You’re deeply curious about biotech, energized by the AI-biology intersection, and eager to help shape the defining news brand in the sector. You bring sharp editorial instincts, a strong and growing network of sources, and the ambition to break stories that move markets, influence conversations, and make an impact. You’re not waiting for the next story to land—you’re constantly looking for the signal, chasing the lead, and finding the angle others missed.

At Decoding Bio, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work from day one, build your voice and reputation, and grow alongside the company. This role offers a clear path to Editor as Decoding Bio scales.

ROLE DESCRIPTION 

As a Senior Reporter, you will be the editorial face of Decoding Bio's newsletter product. You'll set the pace, set the standard, and set the agenda for how the AI-biology category gets covered.

• Break original, consequential news that the rest of the industry follows

• Generate a steady pipeline of stories independently, balancing breaking news with longer-form reporting

• Build and own relationships with the founders, investors, scientists, and operators driving the AI-bio category, across pharma, biotech VC, AI labs, and academic computational biology

• Translate complex technical, regulatory, and business topics into accessible reporting for a senior, time-constrained audience

• Develop Decoding Bio's editorial voice in close collaboration with Arkaea's editorial leadership and the editors of Payload, Tectonic, and Ignition. Curious, sharp, technically rigorous, and not afraid of a strong take, while maintaining brand continuity across the Arkaea portfolio

• Collaborate with the Decoding Bio team, Arkaea's editorial leadership, and the broader Arkaea team on event programming, speaker bookings, and live formats

COMPETENCIES 

• Entrepreneurial instincts. You want to build a brand, not just file copy

• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and a willingness to acknowledge mistakes and move quickly

• Excellent writing, editing, and fact-checking skills with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy

• The ability to synthesize information from scientific papers, technical documents, interviews, and reporting into clear narratives with real insight

• A point of view on where the industry is going and the confidence to defend it

• Collaborative mindset. Comfortable working alongside other editors and reporters across Arkaea's brands, contributing to a unified editorial standard while building something distinct

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, remote, startup-style environment

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 7+ years of experience in journalism, reporting, or editorial writing, with a track record of breaking original stories in biotech, life sciences, or adjacent technology

• Deep sourcing across pharma, biotech VC, AI labs working on biology, or academic computational biology

• A following on X, LinkedIn, or Substack that reflects industry trust

• Background in biology, chemistry, computational biology, or related fields is not required, but technical fluency and a strong desire to go deeper is essential

• Flexibility to work nights and weekends as required by the news cycle

• Willingness to travel up to 25% for conferences, events, and on-the-ground reporting

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Our salary ranges are based on verified market data and our philosophy of paying competitively for our size and industry. Final compensation will be determined by the candidate’s geographic location, experience, competencies/skills, internal equity, and market conditions. 

The salary range for this role is $100,000 – $150,000. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus and equity.

HOW WE SUPPORT OUR TEAM MEMBERS 

• 100% paid Medical & Dental insurance for employees; dependent insurance coverage available (spouse, child(ren), domestic partner). Vision insurance options for employees and dependents.

• Medical FSA, Dependent FSA, and HSA (with employer contribution) options 

• Life and AD&D employer sponsored + voluntary plans 

• Paid parental leave for birthing & non-birthing parents

• 11 Company Holidays + Winter Break (closed between Christmas & New Years) 

• Flexible Personal Time Off (PTO) 

• Remote-first work environment 

You must reside in the United States to be considered for this position. Arkaea Media Group does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. 

How to Apply 

Please submit your resume and two journalism writing clips via email to Emily McMahon (emcmahon@arkaeamedia.com) with the subject line: Decoding Bio Senior Reporter - First Name Last Name. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Arkaea Media Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

Job Title: Junior Reporter

Location: Remote, NYC Preferred

Reports To: CEO of Arkaea Media Group

Employment Type: Exempt, Full-Time