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CNBC.com seeks a health care reporter

CNBC is looking for a health-care reporter to expand and develop our digital coverage.

This reporter will handle quick-hitting, breaking news stories on the health-care industry as well as work to develop more in-depth features and analysis. The focus will range from bio-tech and pharmaceutical coverage to lifestyle products to help older or more active consumers.

Responsibilities of Health-Care Reporter could include, but are not limited to:

  •         Generate story ideas and stay on top of trends in the health-care industry.
  •         Cultivate sources with the goal of breaking news about the people and companies in the industry.
  •         Develop stories alone or in collaboration with other members of the health-care team.
  •         Collaborate with digital team (including video and social media) and television news staff.

Qualifications/Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as a writer and/or editor, including the ability to perform in a high-volume, deadline-oriented environment, ideally in a digital-first setting.
• BA or college-level equivalent.
• Strong writing, reporting, social media and multimedia skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, and/or weekends when necessary.
• Must be highly motivated, extremely organized and detail-oriented, and possess outstanding communication skills.
• Proven ability to edit and write accurately and clearly in a fast-paced news environment.

Desired Characteristics

• A body of work that demonstrates knowledge of the beat and an ability to develop trusted sources at the key companies along with the external advisers.
• Ongoing knowledge of and interest in the business world and financial news is preferred.
• Understanding of the Food and Drug Administration drug approval process, experience using FOIAs, court documents and other public sources.
• Knowledge of television production process helpful.
• Solid understanding of web standards, design, and usability.

To apply, go here.

Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.

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