Science Journalist

Education

Journalism School and a MS or PhD in STEM field

Professional Organization

National Association of Science Writers

Organization Link

www.nasw.org

Career Link

https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9121.00

Related Careers

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Description

Science journalists have the privilege of covering some of the world’s most important events and discoveries. They take very complicated scientific research and data and put it in a format that laypeople around the world can understand. It is a great way to combine creativity with a love of science. Science journalists report, critique, and analyze scientific research for TV, magazines, news stations, newspapers, and many other organizations. (https://cshperspectives.cshlp.org/content/9/9/a032961.full)

Innovation in this Career

A skilled journalist who can ask important scientific questions makes valuable contributions to innovation dialogue around the world. These stories are often responsible for inspiring great innovations and innovators.