Tennessean seeks health care reporter

The Tennessean is seeking an aggressive business reporter to produce multimedia content about health care for readers in Middle Tennessee.

This reporter will be the No. 1 most trusted expert when it comes to explaining the changing health care landscape. This reporter will help consumers understand what they need to know when it comes to making important decisions about one of their household s biggest expenses. At the same time, health care is big business in Nashville — a $30 billion sector that ranks as the city s largest industry. Nearly 80 percent of the for-profit hospital beds in America are operated by Nashville-area companies. This reporter will also track this vital industry, and helps explain how decisions made in Nashville are affecting patients across the country.

The ideal candidate will produce high-impact, enterprise journalism and engage with readers through platforms such as social media, digital chats, events, and comments about health care news.  Responsibilities include researching, writing, and reporting compelling journalism that continuously grows a fan base by informing and engaging readers; providing thoughtful analysis of complex issues; producing watchdog journalism that leads to change; and contributing to the community’s greater good through impactful journalism.

To apply, go here.