Job Description
Role Description:
We are seeking an experienced health journalist who can authoritative health content in an understandable and engaging voice. The Senior Writer will craft the following content types from proprietary webinar transcripts: feature articles, expert Q&As, one-page downloads, and interactive self-tests. Additional writing assignments include audience surveys, articles based on user-generated content (aka survey results and social comments), news articles, newsletters, and slideshows.
Full Responsibilities:
- Transform the transcripts from expert webinars into accessible, impactful, authoritative articles, Q&As, free downloads, self-tests, and slideshows that the expert will approve for publication under their byline.
- Write original news reports, user-generated content pieces, newsletter copy, and more, keeping in mind the brand style and voice.
- Work with Senior Editor to identify opportunities for new content and special packages based on content gaps, seasonality, and/or news and research.
- Craft reader polls and solicit questions from audience members for experts to answer; coordinate with social media and newsletter teams on user-generated content ideas
- Attend and take notes on 1 webinar monthly with top experts; collaborate with Senior Editor on content to be derived from each webinar
- Collaborate with social media and newsletter teams on content promotion
- Work to keep content fresh, vibrant, and authoritative
Required Skills:
- A strong candidate will have the following:
- Impeccable writing and editing skills; must be able translate complex information into readable, empathetic yet authoritative prose
- 5 to 10 years’ experience in health digital media and publishing; mental health journalism a plus
- Demonstrated SEO understanding and experience
- A strong work ethic and top-notch productivity
- Required Education: BA or MA in journalism or equivalent experience
Additional Information:
Hours: 25-30 hours per week in 2025, potentially ramping up to 40 hours/week in 2026.
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