Senior Staff Writer, Science & Health

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USA
Annual salary, USD
76,000 - 85,000
Job type
Full Time,
Job posted
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17 May 2025
Experience level
Senior
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About Find.co

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We are seeking a passionate and deeply experienced Senior Staff Writer to join our Science & Health team. In this role, you will report on the burgeoning self-care and wellness industries, both inside and outside the medical establishment and public health bureaucracies. You will produce engaging, original reporting and insightful analysis on health and wellness questions and how they shape our society as you explore innovative solutions and demystify what works, what doesn’t, and what is purely a scam. Your approach will be centered on human stories, evidence-based and open-minded.

Salon’s Science & Health vertical enlightens and engages readers. Our stories are beautiful and useful. The ideal candidate has a distinct voice, a healthy dose of skepticism, and the ability to connect with diverse audiences. This role offers the opportunity to flex your creative and reporting skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. We welcome applicants with expertise in interdisciplinary subjects, such as issues of power and how they define the struggle for a better future.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct evidence-based interviews and produce original reporting on the health and wellness industry
  • Enlighten, engage, and entertain readers with compelling, voice-driven stories
  • Explore interdisciplinary connections between health and wellness and broader societal issues
  • Collaborate with a dynamic editorial team while working independently to meet deadlines

Requirements

  • 5+ years of journalism experience, with a deep specialization in health and wellness trend and feature reporting
  • Strong, fast-paced writing skills for digital media, with familiarity with AP Style
  • Proficiency in journalism standards and best practices
  • Understanding of Salon’s voice and editorial mission
  • Proficiency in digital analytics tools like Chartbeat and experience with CMS platforms
  • Effective communication and time management skills
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent newsroom training

Additional Information:

  • Full-time salaried position: $76,000 – $85,000, based on experience
  • Full benefits package, including unlimited PTO
  • The position is covered under Salon’s Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • This is a remote position, but you must be legally able to work in the U.S.
  • Regular Monday-Friday schedule, with occasional evening/weekend work as needed to cover breaking news

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