Feature Reporter (Health Topics)

Job Description

Feature Reporter, Epoch Health (Freelance)

The Epoch Times is a newspaper and multi-media company on a mission to inform, inspire, and elevate our readers by delivering fact-based journalism rooted in tradition and integrity that encourages independent thought. One of the fastest-growing newspapers in the world, The Epoch Times is published in 22 languages across 36 countries.

We are seeking an experienced Health Feature Reporter for Epoch Health, the health section of The Epoch Times. The ideal candidate will excel at finding unique story angles, conducting interviews and research, and writing engaging, original features.

At Epoch Health, we cover an extensive range of topics, including: how handwriting lights up your brain, the tech epidemic eating away American minds, how one blockbuster drug may undermine another, and herbal remedies for everyday ailments.

The candidate should uphold The Epoch Times’ editorial standards and believe in our mission of delivering truth, tradition, and hope.

How to Apply:

Send your resume , a cover letter, and 3 best writing samples to View email address on ziprecruiter.com

(*Please state why you'd be interested in working for The Epoch Times and why you're a strong fit for the position.)

Responsibilities:

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• Pitch original story ideas
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• Get at least 2 interviews for each story
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• Write engaging, clear, concise features
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• Support articles with solid sourcing, including high-quality studies and expert insight
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• Make sure your article is accurate and fair in presenting different views
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• Address feedback from editors and make revisions
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• Write in-depth, long-form features occasionally
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Qualifications:

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• 3+ years of experience in feature writing, preferably on health and wellness
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• Experience in securing engaging, incisive interviews for any given story
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• Experience in finding and correctly interpreting high-quality studies
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• Original story ideas that people want to know about
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• Strong narrative skills to deliver complex stories in a thorough yet readable way
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• Openness to feedback and new ideas
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Pay Rate:

The pay scale varies depending on the nature and depth of the article, with a minimum of $300 per piece.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.