The Atlantic
The Atlantic
201 – 500 Employees
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The Atlantic is an independent media publisher covering politics, business, foreign affairs, and culture through books and periodicals. Founded in 1857, the company brings together writers and editors with varied perspectives to examine the ideas and events shaping public life, without aligning itself with any political party or clique.

Remote Staff Writer, Health and Wellness — The Atlantic

The Atlantic seeks a remote Staff Writer to cover Americans’ evolving health habits, from science and policy to the cultural forces shaping healthy living. The role combines trend reporting, source development, expert analysis, and ambitious magazine storytelling.

Description

  • Report on Americans’ changing health habits
  • Explore cultural virtues and vices surrounding eating, exercise, sleep, smoking, drinking, and indulgence
  • Investigate how the meaning of a healthy life is changing in the United States beyond service journalism and debunking
  • Track emerging developments across health and wellness
  • Evaluate claims made by experts and self-appointed authorities seeking influence
  • Interpret scientific research and follow changes in health policy
  • Build relationships with influential figures and reliable sources
  • Develop and pitch original story ideas
  • Cover urgent news while producing substantial long-term projects
  • Contribute reporting to major topics and breaking news events

Requirements

  • Significant experience reporting and writing for broad audiences about health, wellness, and/or science
  • Demonstrated success developing sources, spotting emerging trends, and shaping national discussions about health
  • Strong command of scientific principles and excellent judgment when evaluating research quality
  • Outstanding writing ability and a strong understanding of magazine journalism
  • A steady supply of story ideas, enthusiasm for pitching, and interest in major issues and news events
  • Ability to handle urgent coverage alongside ambitious long-term projects
  • Willingness to work nights, early mornings, and occasional weekends
  • Successful completion of reference checks
  • Compliance with The Atlantic’s COVID-19 vaccination policy, including proof of vaccination status

Benefits

  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including subsequent boosters, with accommodations for disability or medical contraindication and sincerely held religious belief

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