Staff Writer

About

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.

Responsibilities

• 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;
• adapt to a fast‑paced newsroom environment, consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining editorial accuracy.

Requirements

• 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;
• a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications or related field.

Compensation

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Additional Information

• Position requires travel.
• Remote applicants will be considered.
• Applications will be accepted until May 1, 2026.