Staff Writer
Healio is seeking a curious, driven and detail-oriented Staff Writer to join our Orthopedics news team. In this role, you will produce timely, well-crafted news articles and in-depth features reporting on clinical breakthroughs and medical policy shifts for our orthopedics audience.
Responsibilities
- Write daily medical news articles and journal summaries for both online and print platforms
- Pitch timely and relevant story ideas that align with physician audience interests
- Conduct interviews with key opinion leaders, researchers and industry representatives to inform and enhance medical news coverage
- Attend major medical conferences and provide real-time coverage of breaking research and expert insights
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with sources, including physicians, researchers and Editorial Board members
- Collaborate with other staff to create supporting visuals, including infographics and photos, for visual storytelling
- Take on special assignments and cover stories as directed by the Executive or Managing Editor
- Adapt to a fast-paced newsroom environment, consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining editorial accuracy
Skills
- 1-3 years of professional writing experience, ideally in a newsroom, medical publication or medical communications environment
- Strong command of grammar, usage and journalistic style, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and digital content tools
- Detail and deadline-oriented mindset, with proven ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
- Willingness to work occasional weekends and travel for coverage of major medical conferences and events
- Ability to thrive independently, but also collaborate well within a team
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications or related field
Benefits
- Health insurance package, which includes medical, pharmacy, dental, and an FSA plan
- Life insurance
- 401k
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
- Paid holidays
- Flexible work schedule
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