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An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Staff Writer - Fierce Biotech
This position can be remote or work in our D.C. office.
Fierce Biotech is seeking a sharp and eager journalist to join our expanding team.
We are looking for a reporter to deliver daily news and a steady flow of features that put the news in context for our readers. This beat focuses on biotech companies from startups to multibillion-dollar enterprises-the venture capital they raise and IPOs they pull off; the science they advance and the drugs they develop.
The ideal candidate excels not only at building sources and breaking news but also at digging into the why and how behind the daily stories. Our readers are savvy and well-informed, and they look to us for perspectives and insights they cannot get elsewhere.
This person will also have a strong commitment to editorial quality and ethics, a passion for diving deep into the subjects they cover, and the desire to have a little fun with what they do.
Who are we?
At Questex, you can make an impact by helping marketers and buyers connect more efficiently and effectively. Questex is a leading global events, media, and business information company, yet we are still a place where your voice is heard, and your ideas are appreciated. So, you can make an immediate difference in our success while advancing your career.
Questex drives business forward through a rich engagement platform centered on leading events and surrounded by data insights and digital communities.
Check us out here: www.questex.com
Questex's Fierce Biotech:
Biopharma is a fast-growing world where big ideas come along daily. Our readers rely on Fierce Biotech for the latest news, analysis and data on drugs and the companies that make them. Fierce Biotech covers the biopharma waterfront, from drug development through the entire lifecycle-tracking regulatory approvals, payer negotiations, manufacturing, marketing, patent fights, government investigations and regulation, M&A deals and beyond. Our aim is to analyze the day's news, showing readers not only what they need to know, but why they need to know it. Beyond the daily, the Fierce Biotech team produces special reports that take stock of the industry's products and finances, and shed new light on industry trends.
As our Staff Writer, you'll support Questex's success by:
- Write daily news stories and longer-form stories.
- Develop the beat and a range of sources at companies and regulatory agencies and among industry experts and analysts.
- Research government databases, court documents, securities filings and other public sources for hidden stories.
- Brainstorm and bring to life features that help Fierce Healthcare interact with and engage our dedicated community of readers.
- Contribute to our podcast.
- Attend key medical meetings and industry conferences.
What we will love about your background:- 1-3 years of newsroom experience required, with a preference for candidates who have covered healthcare; other business reporting experience will be considered.
- Bachelor's Degree in journalism or a related writing-intensive field.
- Strong writing skills and proficiency in AP style.
- Competitive spirit and a drive to scoop the competition.
- Most importantly, a positive attitude, "Fierce" work ethic, and enthusiasm to be part of a winning team of journalists committed to delivering business news in a fresh, relatable manner.
Come join a talented group of writers and editors who enjoy their work-and working together. We think we're fielding the best team we've ever had, and we want you to be part of it.
Who you are as a Team Member:- You proactively seek to adopt and implement diversity into your work, including valuing diverse backgrounds, experiences and thinking. You also embrace creating and nurturing a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Willingness to 'roll up sleeves and dive deep into tactical work when necessary.
- Good interpersonal skills, willingness to learn and continue to grow professionally.
- Strong team player and ability to work well with others.
Why apply?- Why we are here: Helping people to live longer and live better by focusing on the Experience Economy.
- What we do: We connect buyers and sellers.
- How we do it: Easy to work with. We deliver superior results. Provide world-class experiences.
- Our DNA is our guiding principles: Collaboration, Honesty & Transparency, Curiosity, Growth, Fun, Purpose Driven
OUR CULTURE At Questex, we listen to each other and to our customers. And we have fun in a fast-paced, vibrant, and supportive environment. We're big on ideas, not on rigid processes, rules or org charts. We know that life can be unpredictable, so we're flexible and adaptable to change.
YOUR INITIATIVE At Questex, you will join a fast-growing company of bright and ambitious but easygoing people from a diversity of professions, experiences, and backgrounds. We keep it real. Like to take the lead? Go for it! We encourage innovative thinking and action. Whether you like to create things, manage things, or sell things, you can make your mark at Questex.
OUR REWARDS/WHAT WE OFFERQuestex celebrates the contributions of every member of our team by providing a dynamic and caring work environment, competitive benefits package designed to ensure our employees physical and mental health are top priority.
- Vacation - 15-20 days depending on years of service
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Health and Welfare Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and others)
- Parental Leave
- Online Educational Learning Library of over 16,000 courses for employees to enhance and develop their skills
- Access to Mental Health Resources-Talkspace, & Ginger Virtual Behavioral Health
- 401k, with Matching Contributions to include educational webinars sponsored by our 401K partner
- Mission-driven culture with an enthusiastic, professional team
- Work-life balance
- Discounts through various partnerships
With offices in Washington, D.C., London & Singapore, we are always on the lookout for talented people to join our team.
Questex is an Equal Opportunity Employer -Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Expression/Age/Military or Veteran Status/Citizenship Status, or other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.