THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION  


PGP (The Public Good Projects) is seeking a new, full-time role: a Health and Science Reporter who will report to the Senior Editor. The Health and Science Reporter is responsible for pitching, reporting, and writing content across multiple platforms, including newsletters and reported articles of various lengths. 


You’re an ideal candidate for this position if you have a few years of journalism experience under your belt. You love taking fact-checked, well-researched data and research findings about public health topics and making them accessible to a mainstream audience. You have an instinct for compelling stories and are comfortable picking up the phone and interviewing anyone, including scientists and public health subject-matter experts. You know what resonates with readers and the best way to explain it. 


We’re looking for someone with sharp critical thinking skills and a flexible attitude, someone who can run with an idea and pivot when needed. You may write newsletter copy about vaccines one day, and pitch ideas around mental health, addiction, or other public health topics the next. You’re comfortable writing headlines and creating social media and newsletter copy when needed.


Many of these stories will live on a new nonprofit news site PGP is developing focused on public health. As the first full-time reporter for the site, you will play a crucial role in figuring out our primary beats and story formats.


This is a full-time, fully remote position that is eligible for benefits. Candidates must have the ability to work from their own home office.


RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Specific duties include, but may not be limited to:   

  • Research, pitch, report, and write original, engaging articles on topics related to public health

  • Develop sources on key public health beats

  • Assist in ideating, writing, and managing other types of content, including social copy and newsletters 

  • Fact checking 

  • Participate in pitch meetings 


QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

  • Minimum two years reporting and writing experience 

  • Proven history of writing about complex scientific or public health topics for a general audience, digital publishing preferred

  • Excellent writing, proofreading, and communication skills 

  • Collaborative and interpersonal skills and the ability to work on tight deadlines, independently, in a remote team environment

  • Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred

  • Familiarity with AP Style and SEO best practices a plus 


As a workplace, we pride ourselves on our progressive values and excellent benefits, and we strongly encourage candidates who identify as people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and/or gender non-conforming to apply. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. 

We are also a fully remote organization with employees spanning the country, so we come together, collaborate, and communicate through technology: Slack, Google Business, and Monday, among other platforms. Our full-time benefits include health insurance, 11 holidays, unlimited paid time off, two percent retirement match, maternity/paternity leave, and more. 

This is a full-time, fully remote position, therefore candidates must have the ability to work from their own home office.

 

ABOUT PGP

PGP (The Public Good Projects) is a public health nonprofit specialized in large-scale media monitoring programs, social and behavior change interventions, & cross-sector initiatives. PGP’s mission is to apply best evidence and practices from the public and private sectors to create bold projects for health. PGP’s programs and initiatives are evidence-based, tailored for particular populations, employ a collective impact model, and are scientifically evaluated.

PGP values diverse perspectives and is committed to building an inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or prior arrest history.

To learn more, visit: https://publicgoodprojects.org/

This position has been filled.