Staff Writer, The Wyanoke Group – $54K – $63K/yr
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.&
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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.&
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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.&
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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.&
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Position requires travel.& Remote applicants will be considered.
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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.
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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.
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Applications will be accepted until May 1, 2026.