What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Writer position at Healio?
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.
What You Will Do: 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; and adapt to a fast-paced newsroom environment, consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining editorial accuracy.
What You Should Bring: 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; and a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications or related field.
If you are a curious, motivated storyteller with a passion for news and a desire to grow in health care journalism, we encourage you to apply.
Position requires travel. Remote applicants will be considered.
The annual base salary for this position is $54,000 to $63,000. Placement within this range is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, knowledge, skills, education, years and level of experience, and equity with internal team members. if you are interested in a salary outside of this range, please submit your resume with the code 'WGJOBS', as we often fill similar positions.
Employees are eligible to enroll in our health insurance package, which includes medical, pharmacy, dental, and an FSA plan. Life insurance and 401k are also available, as is a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan, paid holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
Applications will be accepted until May 1, 2026.
Salary : $54,000 - $63,000