Healthcare Journalist at Nairametrics

Nairametrics is a leading financial and business news platform dedicated to providing timely and accurate information on the Nigerian economy, financial markets, and business landscape. Established to bridge the gap in financial literacy, Nairametrics offers in-depth analysis, data-driven insights, and expert commentary on a wide range of topics including investments, market trends, economic policies, and corporate developments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Healthcare Journalist

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Identify timely healthcare stories that align with Nairametrics' editorial strategy, providing insights and context to our audience.
• Collaborate with editorial teams to contribute healthcare-related content to daily news coverage, special features, and investigative pieces.
• Ensure the accuracy, credibility, and integrity of healthcare-related content by fact-checking and verifying information from reliable sources.
• Review and edit content for clarity, coherence, and adherence to Nairametrics' editorial guidelines.
• Engage with your audience by posting articles on our platform and your private platforms to boost views.
• Conduct thorough research on a wide range of healthcare topics, including medical breakthroughs, healthcare policies, disease outbreaks, medical advancements, and more.
• Collect and analyze healthcare data from various sources, including government agencies, research institutions, medical journals, and industry reports.
• Utilize statistical methods to interpret and analyze data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights that can be translated into informative news pieces.
• Conduct interviews and represent Nairametrics at healthcare-related functions.
• Generate well-researched, accurate, and engaging content related to healthcare topics for various platforms, including articles, reports, infographics, videos, and podcasts.
• Translate complex healthcare data and concepts into accessible and understandable language for the Nairametrics audience.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, its terminology, regulations, and emerging trends.
• Stay informed about current events and developments in the healthcare sector, especially those with significant societal, medical, or financial implications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in healthcare journalism or content creation.
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret healthcare data and trends.
• Familiarity with healthcare terminology and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using digital platforms and social media to engage with audiences.9

Application Closing Date
20th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.