Medical Journalist, Video & Interviews

We are looking for a sharp, curious medical journalist based in Southern California to interview physicians, patients, and caregivers and turn those conversations into insightful, compelling stories for healthcare professionals. You will partner closely with our editorial team to produce high quality content for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pharmacists.This role is interview driven, you should love building rapport quickly, asking smart follow up questions, and translating lived experience and clinical perspective into clear, accurate storytelling.What You Will DoCore ResponsibiltiiesInterview reportingIdentify, recruit, and schedule interviews with physicians, patients, caregivers, and other healthcare stakeholdersPrepare interview briefs, including background research, topic framing, and question outlinesConduct interviews in person and virtually, capturing quotable, accurate, well contextualized insightsBuild and maintain a reliable source network across specialties and care settingsContent creationMaintain editorial independence and comply with internal policies for conflicts, disclosures, and privacyMeet monthly production deadlines while maintaining high standards for accuracy and voiceHandle sensitive patient and caregiver stories with empathy, consent awareness, and professionalismRequired Qualifications2 to 5+ years of reporting experience, ideally in health, science, medicine, or policyStrong interviewing skills, you can build rapport fast and ask thoughtful, precise questionsComfort appearing on camera, including hosting or participating in recorded interviewsStrong judgment around sourcing, verification, fairness, and sensitive storytellingComfort working in a fast paced editorial environment with multiple deadlinesNYC based, with ability to do occasional in person interviews and events in the Northeast, Midwest, and Southern U.S.Working Style ExpectationsHigh ownership, you can take a topic from idea to published story with limited hand holdingCollaborative, you enjoy editorial feedback and iterate quicklyOrganized, you track sources, notes, consents, and deadlines with careProfessional and discreet, especially with patient stories and private information