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Freelance Medical Journalist for medical professionals

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-07-27

Medical News Journalist (Physician Audience)

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Location: Remote

About Us:

[BreakingMed a Kaplan Medical Education brand is a leading medical news platform dedicated to providing timely, accurate, and insightful information to healthcare professionals. Our mission is to empower physicians with the knowledge they need to stay at the forefront of medical advancements and deliver optimal patient care.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced freelance Medical News Journalist to join our dynamic editorial team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about medical science, possess exceptional writing abilities, and have a proven track record of translating complex medical information into clear, concise, and compelling content for a physician audience. This role is critical in delivering breaking news from the cutting edge of medical research, new drug approvals, and major medical conferences.

Responsibilities:

Monitor and Identify Breaking News: Proactively track and identify significant breaking medical news from a variety of sources, including peer-reviewed journals, regulatory bodies (e.g., FDA, EMA), pharmaceutical companies, and major medical meetings.

Research and Analyze Complex Data: Conduct in-depth research, critically analyze scientific literature, clinical trial data, and regulatory documents to understand the nuances and implications of medical advancements.

Write Crisp, Physician-Level Copy: Produce accurate, balanced, and engaging news articles, summaries, and analyses tailored specifically for a physician audience. Content must be precise, avoid jargon where possible (or clearly explain it), and maintain a high level of scientific rigor.

Cover Medical Meetings: Attend (virtually or in-person) key medical conferences and symposia, synthesize presentations and discussions, and report on significant findings in a timely manner.

Interview Experts: Conduct interviews with leading researchers, clinicians, and key opinion leaders to gather insights and provide diverse perspectives on breaking news.

Ensure Accuracy and Compliance: Adhere to strict editorial guidelines, journalistic ethics, and compliance standards, ensuring all content is factually accurate, unbiased, and properly referenced.

Collaborate with Editorial Team: Work closely with editors, peer reviewers, and graphic designers to refine content, optimize for various platforms, and ensure a cohesive editorial voice.

Stay Abreast of Trends: Continuously monitor developments in various medical specialties, healthcare policy, and the pharmaceutical industry.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Life Sciences, Medicine, or a related field. An advanced degree (Master's, Ph.D., MD, PharmD) is highly preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 3- 5 years of experience as a medical journalist, science writer, or similar role, with a strong portfolio demonstrating experience writing for a physician or healthcare professional audience.

Medical Knowledge: Deep understanding of medical terminology, disease states, clinical research methodologies, drug development processes, and regulatory affairs.

Exceptional Writing Skills: Proven ability to write clear, concise, accurate, and engaging copy under tight deadlines. Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific information into digestible content for busy physicians.

Research and Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex scientific data.

Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all written work.

Self-Motivated and Independent: Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Technological Proficiency: Proficient in using content management systems, research databases, and other relevant digital tools.

Ethical Standards: Adherence to the highest journalistic and ethical standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with SEO best practices for medical content.

Familiarity with digital publishing platforms and multimedia content creation.

Existing network of contacts within the medical community.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of at least 3-5 relevant writing samples demonstrating your ability to write for a physician audience.

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