Social Health Trends Reporter, Health And Wellness

The Messenger is a new digital media company, whose mission it is to deliver accurate, balanced, non-partisan reporting across every subject, from news, politics and business to sports and entertainment.

Job Summary:

The Messenger is seeking a talented and passionate Social Health Trends reporter to be part of a team that will be unmatched in filing fast, accurate, quick hits and headlines on sometimes market-moving news – often building stories out a sentence or two at a time. The ideal candidate has their finger on the pulse of what health trends are catching attention on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.

Responsibilities:

• Swiftly execute high-impact flash news stories at the direction of the Health Breaking News Editor and do so with trust-building accuracy and compelling writing.
• Live to be fast and accurate, while taking pride of ownership in every word you type and compelling headline you devise.
• Discerning which trends may hold merit and which are bunk based on existing research.
• Stay up-to-the-minute informed about trends emerging in the health field on multiple social media platforms.
• Work closely with the Breaking News Editor to expand on existing stories, always looking for angles that others may have missed.
• Be entrenched in the medical discussions on multiple mainstream platforms, identifying the leading voices and keeping up with trends and products they are pushing.

Requirements:

• Familiarity with different content management systems and editorial tools.
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in journalism, English, or a subject area in a related field.
• Impeccable writing skills or the desire to develop them.
• Exceptional digital journalism skills and the ability to work collaboratively across the platform.
• A hunger to deliver straight-up news clearly, concisely, and honestly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of AP style and other editorial guidelines.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a health or wellness reporter/intern at a news organization.
• Strong news judgment and the ability to craft stories that will excite and inform The Messenger’s wide-ranging audience with smart, fluid writing and attention-getting presentation.
• The stamina to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

**Salary Range: $65,000K-$75,000K (contingent upon experience)**

The Messenger is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply for these positions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.