News Writer - Investigative
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Creative Arts/Media
Journalism, Content Writer / Copywriter
Job
Location:
Twin Cities
Specialized infectious disease science writer and investigative reporter. Conduct critical, timely review and analysis of scientific and public policy information dealing with timely, high-impact, and at times controversial public health issues. Distill highly technical material into policy-influencing news. Conduct in-depth probes into government decisions that affect public health, especially at the federal level, as well as into emerging infectious disease threats like outbreaks and bioterror dangers.
Translate and synthesize scientific data and results into authoritative, relevant information. Independently develop story ideas, in addition to working collaboratively with the news team. Write, edit, and publish news stories for the CIDRAP News website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). including enterprise stories that highlight trends and provide context for breaking news. Assist with diverse project reports, papers, and other writing/editing/researching assignments, as well as with content management on the CIDRAP site.
Position significantly contributes to achieving CIDRAP’s mission to “prevent illness and death from targeted infectious disease threats through research and the translation of scientific information into real-world, practical applications, policies, and solutions.”
Duties and
Essential functions:
- Investigate, conduct interviews, analyze the latest information, and write specialized, high-impact news stories and briefs each day on new infectious disease incidents and emerging issues affecting the public’s health.
- Write in-depth analysis pieces on timely controversial or complicated issues. Research and make decisions about accompanying topical photos, pathogen micrographs, and other images to enhance published material.
- Interview leading experts in the field and key policymakers as needed.
- Participate in editorial-related meetings and assist in general editorial direction of CIDRAP News.
- Use web content management platform to load stories and images, write display copy, update home page features, and send daily newsletter pushes.
- Make decisions about the presentation of web material on the home page and elsewhere.
- Compile and create topical information as needs arise.
- Help maintain and enhance CIDRAP social media presence.
- Help focus CIDRAP’s web and social media strategies and explore other social networking opportunities.
- Flexibility to adapt to ad-hoc requests.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or related field
- Minimum 4 years of professional communications experience in health or medical writing, editing, and publishing.
- Proven track record of excellent investigative reporting, science journalism, and research skills.
- Ability to make timely editorial decisions on website material.
- Excellent reporting, writing, editing, photo editing, and web publishing skills.
- Ability to work efficiently and show flexibility under tight deadlines.
- Research experience in infectious diseases and other relevant topics
- Exceptional writing skills with demonstrated ability to produce clear, concise scientific writing; convey technical material in a comprehensible and intelligible way to a range of professional and lay audiences; synthesize complex information accurately; and write content appropriate for professional publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
- Demonstrated ability to exhibit professional interpersonal, interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary communication skills (as evidenced by working on cross-disciplinary teams).
- Ability to complete work accurately and independently.
- Availability to travel several times per year
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a higher education / non-profit research environment
- Deep interest in emerging infectious diseases and public health; proven ability to operate among a fast-moving, cutting-edge, enjoyable group of professionals; ability to cultivate news sources and stay…
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