Public Health Reporter

Public Health Reporter

EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

CATEGORY Editorial, News

DESCRIPTION

U.S. News & World Report is a digital first media company dedicated to helping consumers and business professionals make important decisions. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for more than 85 years.

As a trusted authority providing empowerment and guidance that improves the quality of life for consumers and communities, U.S. News ultimately leads to better life decisions.

Your role in helping us shape the future:

U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. In the position of Public Health Reporter, you will be expected to report and write compelling news and feature stories, using data to spot trends and inform narratives.

This full-time position in our Healthiest Communities section requires news reporting and writing experience; the ability to identify, sort and manipulate in-house and third-party data sets; and a rigorous commitment to accuracy. The position is based in Washington, D.C.

Are you up to the challenge?

You should be a self-starter who is comfortable working in a team environment. The ability to handle multiple short-term and longer-term assignments, while meeting tight deadlines, is key. You should be comfortable manipulating and analyzing complex data and describing the results in a way that is understandable to a general audience.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

You should be a self-starter who is comfortable working in a team environment. The ability to handle multiple short-term and longer-term assignments, while meeting tight deadlines, is key. You should be comfortable manipulating and analyzing complex data and describing the results in a way that is understandable to a general audience.

You Should Definitely Have:

Interest in public policy in the fields of public and community health, racial inequity and the social determinants of health.

Strong research, reporting, writing and analytical skills.

Experience assembling and distilling data from multiple sources.

Familiarity with Excel and database tools.

3 + years of professional news and public health reporting and writing experience, preferably in an online news environment.

Familiarity with public health infrastructure, including federal agencies such as the CDC, CMS and SAMHSA; county health departments; and community agencies and nonprofits.

Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Ability to work on multiple stories simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.

Strong understanding of SEO.

Familiarity with content management systems, web production and social media.

Experience with data visualization tools and software.

College degree or equivalent.

Applicants must provide three writing/editing clips in addition to a résumé and cover letter.

What it’s like to work with us:

Talent is our best asset!

We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers.

Entrepreneurial, mission-driven culture with core values of quality and integrity

Focus on fostering personal and professional growth

Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training

Collaborative Work Environment ~ Fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co-workers

Other Job Info:

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

Please submit a resume, cover letter and three writing samples for consideration.

We will not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-Time

NUMBER OF OPENINGS 1

LOCATION DC Office

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION U.S. News & World Report is a publisher of news and information that empowers people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives.