Staff Writer (Health and Wellness)

Responsibilities:

• Cover health trends, from diet and exercise to substance use, with a skeptical and sophisticated lens.
• Parse scientific research, report on policy shifts, and interview influential figures.
• Pitch and write both news-driven pieces and landmark long-term projects.

Qualifications:

• Substantial experience reporting and writing for a broad audience on health, wellness, or science.
• Proven track record of developing sources and identifying emergent trends.
• Fluency in scientific principles and exceptional writing skills with magazine sensibilities.

Work Environment:

• Based in New York City, Washington D.C., or remote.
• At times requires night, early-morning, and weekend work.
• Collaborative culture with a focus on intellectual debate and mutual concern.