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Blavity Inc. is a company that builds product solutions & media for Black consumers & enterprises who want to reach them
Health Writer
Location
United States
Posted
130 days ago
Salary
$50 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Health Writer
Blavity Inc.
• Write and publish approximately 40 high-quality articles per quarter (averaging 3 per week) that explore the intersection of technology, health, and innovation within the Black community • Cover topics across: Industry & Innovation News: Research breakthroughs, diagnostic innovations, biotech developments, and equitable access to healthcare technology for Black patients and professionals • Health Equity & Policy: Health Equity policy changes (Medicaid cuts, FDA equity initiatives, state-level legislation) and implications for health equity and underserved populations • HealthTech & MedTech: AI-driven clinical tools, digital health startups, telehealth platforms, and innovations improving community and preventive care • Monitor the MedTech and HealthTech landscapes to identify emerging trends, breakthroughs, and noteworthy entrepreneurs or companies driving change • Conduct interviews with innovators, founders, researchers, and thought leaders shaping the future of health and technology • Pitch and develop original stories and features that provide cultural and technological insight, centering Black excellence and representation in the health innovation ecosystem • Maintain organized documentation of sources, references, and research materials, ensuring all published work meets AFROTECH’s HealthStack editorial standards for accuracy, integrity, and impact.
Job Requirements
- B.A. in journalism, communication, or a related field
- 2–4 years of professional writing or journalism experience with a strong portfolio covering health innovation, MedTech, HealthTech, or related health-adjacent industries
- Ability to craft engaging, well-researched stories on complex topics such as biotechnology, digital health, AI in wellness, or medical advancements, ideally through a lens of health equity and access in Black communities
- Fluent in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Asana, and/or comparable project management suite
- Independent, entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable taking on a high level of responsibility
- Comfort with ambiguity and a proven love for transforming unorganized/complex data into rigorously structured, insight-oriented solutions
- High-energy, company-first, positive attitude; must be motivated to work hard in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and analytical skills; outgoing and sociable; willing to wear multiple hats
- Naturally detail-oriented, with an obsessive need to document and communicate findings.
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