Politico seeks a future of health care reporter

Politico is seeking an experienced, creative reporter to help lead its coverage of the future of health — chronicling trends, innovations and challenges.

The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped the public policy, business and delivery of health care in the United States and around the world. It has accelerated the use of telemedicine, renewed concern about the privacy of personal health care data, spotlighted social determinants of health and the exposed the weaknesses of global supply chains.

This reporter must have deft news judgment and be able to bring a global perspective to the sector’s tectonic shifts. We’re looking for someone with deep curiosity who is comfortable working in a fast-moving newsroom.

What You Need

8-10 years of reporting experience
A demonstrated grasp of how to uncover stories in this area of coverage
Proven track record to handle demanding, fast-moving reporting
Established ability to land shorter-term tasks and long-term projects with clarity and accuracy.

We are driven by our values. We are relentless contributors, disruptors of the status quo, collaborators, talent cultivators and DEI stewards. Our culture is defined by grit, total integrity and a prioritization on innovation.

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.