Health Reporter - Remote

Overview

Straight Arrow News is dedicated to delivering unbiased, comprehensive news coverage that cuts through the noise of national discourse. We prize stories that make the news feel real and relevant to our audiences’ daily lives.

In Short

• Break exclusive, timely stories on health care, policy and consumer protection.
• Regularly pitch story ideas for daily news and features.
• Cover daily news with clarity and urgency.
• Analyze and report on trends in the health and wellness space.
• Build and maintain a network of sources.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards of journalism.
• Provide fair coverage of controversial issues.
• Collaborate with multimedia and marketing teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred.
• Proven experience as a health reporter.
• A strong network of sources within health care.
• Exceptional researching, writing and storytelling skills.
• Knowledgeable in SEO and experienced in CMS.
• Commitment to accuracy and unbiased storytelling.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Experience with multimedia journalism or willingness to learn.

Benefits

• Salary range of $80,000-$100,000.
• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Health coverage, vision and dental plans.
• Retirement plans with company match.