Public Health Writer (Part Time, Contract)
We're looking for freelance writers to help produce Force of Infection and FOI Clinical reports. Ideal candidates are either a journalist with experience covering public health or a public health professional with strong writing credentials. This is a process-driven role producing recurring reports. You'll work 15–20 hours per week, remotely, on your own schedule within weekly deadlines.
Duties
- Research and write weekly FOI reports covering active outbreaks, surveillance data trends, and relevant policy changes.
- Translate epidemiological trends and events for either a general or clinical audience, depending on assignment.
- Follow established fact-checking and review process for all content before publication.
- Accept or decline editorial assignments for time-sensitive, same-day alerts on an as-available basis.
Qualifications
Either of the following:
- Health/science journalist with experience covering infectious disease, public health, or epidemiology.
- Public health professional with demonstrated writing ability, e.g., published clips, newsletter experience, or similar evidence that you can write clearly for diverse audiences.
Compensation
$25–40/hour depending on experience, 15–20 hours/week. 1099 contractor, invoiced biweekly. This is a long-term engagement.
Apply
Send a resume, brief cover letter, and 1-2 relevant writing samples to [email protected].
Freelance Public Health Writer
We sometimes need freelance writers for specific assignments, like same-day outbreak alerts, longer-form investigative pieces, or deep dives on specific topics. Assignments are offered as they come up, and you are free to accept or decline each one.
You should have experience writing about infectious disease, epidemiology, or public health for a general or clinical audience. It's also helpful if you have specific interests or expertise, such as long covid, federal public health policy, or antimicrobial resistance. Send a resume and 1-2 writing samples to [email protected]. We'll keep your information on file and reach out when assignments are available.