Staff Writer

Questex

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Questex is seeking to add two sharp, curious and ambitious journalists, one for Fierce Pharma Marketing and one for Fierce Biotech, as Staff Writers. We are looking for journalists to deliver daily news and a steady flow of features that put the news in context for our readers. One role will support Fierce Biotech, covering the companies, science and deals shaping the industry. The other will support Fierce Pharma Marketing, focusing on the strategies, campaigns, technologies and trends shaping how pharma companies engage with patients, providers and the broader healthcare ecosystem. The ideal candidate is eager to build sources, break news and dig into the why and how behind the day’s biggest developments. Our readers are sophisticated and deeply informed, and they look to Fierce for reporting, context and perspective they cannot get elsewhere. This person will also have a strong commitment to editorial quality and ethics, a passion for deeply reported journalism and the drive to grow into a trusted voice on their beat. Just as importantly, these roles require someone who is comfortable representing Fierce publicly—on camera, on stage and across social platforms.

Requirements

Minimum one year of newsroom experience required, with a preference for candidates who have covered pharma, healthcare, business or another complex, regulated industry.
Degree in journalism or a related, writing-intensive field.
Strong writing and reporting skills, with knowledge of AP style.
Demonstrated ability to report quickly, accurately and with context.
Comfort reading regulatory materials and other industry-specific documents.
Experience with multimedia storytelling, including podcasting, video or on-camera work.
Comfort speaking publicly, including moderating panels or participating in live or recorded discussions.
An understanding of how to use social media as a reporting and audience growth tool.
A collaborative mindset, strong news judgment and enthusiasm for building expertise over time.
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.
Strong team player and ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

Writing daily news stories and longer-form features for Fierce Pharma Marketing or Fierce Biotech.
Developing a beat and building a strong network of sources.
Mining public records, court documents, regulatory filings, clinical trial data and company disclosures for original stories.
Brainstorming and delivering features that help Fierce engage and grow its audience.
Collaborating with editors and reporters across the newsroom on major stories and special projects.
Creating or contributing to audio and video content, including podcasts and short-form.
Actively engaging on social media to promote stories, connect with sources and grow Fierce’s audience and voice.
Traveling occasionally to cover major industry conferences.

Benefits

Vacation - 15-20 days depending on years of service
12 Paid Holidays
FitOn Health access to a leading digital wellness platform that offers premium in person and online classes
Cariloop help support with the complexities of caregiving addressing everything from prenatal care to end-of-life planning.
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, & Employee Assistance Program
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