Health Reporter
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
About the role
The Times-Picayune is seeking a health reporter to join our New Orleans newsroom. In a state that is often at the bottom of health and wellness rankings, The Times-Picayune’s health coverage is a critical part of our news report. We’re looking for a reporter who can range widely across coverage areas including the public health topic of the moment, the work of our leading health care institutions, and the leadership of our public health agencies.
Success means being adept at daily stories and finding scoops while building towards strong enterprise stories that speak to the challenges, opportunities, and innovations in Louisiana healthcare and public policy. You’ll do that at a locally owned, Pulitzer-Prize winning media company that’s served readers for nearly two centuries and values distinctive, impactful journalism.
Responsibilities
- Cover daily health news and public health topics
- Investigate and report on the work of leading health care institutions and public health agencies
- Develop scoops and enterprise stories on Louisiana healthcare and public policy
- Produce impactful journalism that addresses health challenges, opportunities, and innovations
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401K plan