At HIMSS, we are a catalyst for change in the health and wellness ecosystem. Guided by our vision to realize the full health potential of every human, everywhere, and our mission to reform the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology, we embrace transformation as our “why” and technology as our “how.”
Healthcare Reporter
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Posted
9 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Job Description
Role Description
The Healthcare Reporter is a general assignment editorial position that contributes original reporting and editing of healthcare industry news for HIMSS Media properties, including the Healthcare Finance News, MobiHealthNews, and Health IT News websites and newsletters.
- Pitch, write and post daily news stories on deadline
- Develop original features and enterprise pieces that are compelling and insightful
- Develop and cultivate reliable sources that are subject matter experts in digital health and healthcare finance
- Monitor primary and secondary sources to track subject-specific news
- Keep track of trends in the industry and write enterprise pieces that explore or reference those trends
- Write breaking news stories on tight deadlines as needed
- Edit freelancers’ and peers’ work to ensure accuracy and adherence to editorial standards and style guidelines
- Support the launch of new HIMSS content-based products and services, including multimedia and membership-based content
- Conduct video interviews over Zoom as well as on-site at events and record podcasts
- Occasionally travel to cover events
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Media, Communication, Journalism, or English, or equivalent work experience
- A minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in news reporting and editing
- Prior experience reporting on the healthcare industry required, with specific experience in health technology and finance preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication and outstanding interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated abilities in various technologies, such as the Microsoft Office Suite of programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships
- Ability to travel up to 20%
Benefits
- Diverse, collaborative, and winning team environment
- Flexible working arrangements, opportunity to work hybrid or remote
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Generous paid time off, including time off to volunteer, as well as unlimited vacation days
- Wellbeing programs to support all of your emotional, physical, and financial needs
- Emphasis on continuous learning and development
Company Description
At HIMSS, we are a catalyst for change in the health and wellness ecosystem. Guided by our vision to realize the full health potential of every human, everywhere, and our mission to reform the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology, we embrace transformation as our “why” and technology as our “how.”
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Media, Communication, Journalism, or English, or equivalent work experience
- A minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in news reporting and editing
- Prior experience reporting on the healthcare industry required, with specific experience in health technology and finance preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication and outstanding interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated abilities in various technologies, such as the Microsoft Office Suite of programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships
- Ability to travel up to 20%
Benefits
- Diverse, collaborative, and winning team environment
- Flexible working arrangements, opportunity to work hybrid or remote
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Generous paid time off, including time off to volunteer, as well as unlimited vacation days
- Wellbeing programs to support all of your emotional, physical, and financial needs
- Emphasis on continuous learning and development
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