Staff Writer, Health (Remote)

At Forbes Advisor, our mission is to help readers turn their aspirations into reality. We arm people with trusted advice and guidance so they can make informed decisions they feel confident in and get back to doing the things they care about most.<br><br>We are an experienced team of industry experts dedicated to helping readers make smart decisions and choose the right products with ease. Forbes Advisor boasts decades of experience across dozens of geographies and teams, including Content, SEO, Business Intelligence, Finance, HR, Marketing, Production, Technology and Sales. The team brings rich industry knowledge to Forbes Advisor's global coverage of consumer credit, debt, health, home improvement, banking, investing, credit cards, small business, education, insurance, loans, real estate and travel.<br><br>Forbes Advisor is looking for a health staff writer with a background in digital content creation, writing, reporting and SEO best practices. This is a four-month contract position with the potential to convert to permanent based on performance and business needs. The ideal candidate should have a passion for writing high-quality, consumer-focused health content in a fast-paced news cycle.<br><br>You should have an interest in a broad range of health and wellness topics and know how to translate complex medical, scientific and consumer health information into clear, actionable articles for everyday readers. In this role, you’ll write 2-3 timely, well-reported stories daily on trending health topics. You’ll collaborate closely with editors, compliance and cross-functional teams to ensure coverage is accurate, timely and aligned with Forbes Health editorial standards.<br><br>We’re looking for someone who values service journalism and is passionate about helping readers make informed decisions about their health and well-being. This role offers the opportunity to work with the agility of a startup with the benefits of a seasoned and successful company.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Write 2-3 helpful, accurate and engaging news and trend stories daily focused on health and wellness verticals. </li><li>Work independently to pitch timely, high-impact stories each day aligned with search trends and vertical priorities. </li><li>Collaborate with fellow writers and editorial leadership to maintain quality standards, reporting to a Managing Editor. </li><li>Consistently publish high-performing content that drives traffic and engagement; proactively update stories with new and timely information as needed. </li><li>Work cross-functionally with compliance and editors to ensure all stories meet brand standards within the assigned vertical. </li><li>Ensure all content adheres to AP Style and Forbes Health's in-house editorial style guide. Leverage performance data and SEO best practices and insights in story pitches, structuring and reporting. </li><li>Coordinate with the social team to maximize story reach across Forbes Health's social media channels including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X and more. <br><br></li></ul><strong>Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li>Deep familiarity with the GLP-1 and CBD, including major industry players, consumer trends, research developments and regulatory conversations. </li><li>An established network of industry, medical and expert sources to support timely and authoritative reporting. </li><li>A strong portfolio demonstrating clear and accurate reporting within the health and wellness industries. </li><li>A proven ability to translate complex health and medical topics into concise, accessible and actionable content for a broad audience. </li><li>Working knowledge of SEO best practices. </li><li>Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple daily deadlines without sacrificing accuracy. </li><li>Comfortable pivoting coverage in response to news trends, traffic performance or editorial direction. </li><li>Creative judgment that aligns with Forbes Health's editorial tone, voice and audience-first approach. </li><li>Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous improvement in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. </li><li>Self-motivated and comfortable in a start-up environment. <br><br></li></ul>Forbes Advisor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.<br><br>This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.<br><br>

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