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Lead Industry Analyst Reporter, Health Care

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Lead Industry Analyst Reporter, Health Care

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Join the future of news

We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.

Join the future of news

We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.

About Our Team

The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.

Why This Role Matters

We are seeking a dynamic, high-profile Lead Analyst/Reporter with deep expertise in Health Care, including areas such as policy reform, delivery systems, innovation, life sciences, insurance, and the economic and regulatory forces shaping the industry. This individual will shape and deliver compelling insights to C-suite executives, health care leaders, and public policy influencers through roundtable discussions, written briefs, and comprehensive reports.

As a respected thought leader in the health care domain, the Lead Analyst/Reporter will guide high-level discourse and support strategic decision-making. This position is pivotal in shaping WP Intelligence’s health care content and product offerings and will play a critical role in enhancing executive understanding of the sector’s evolving landscape.

What Motivates You

This role is ideal for a specialist passionate about advancing strategic conversations in the rapidly evolving health care landscape. You will be the authoritative voice on issues that define the future of care delivery, public health, and industry transformation. Your insights will inform and empower senior leaders across health systems, pharmaceutical firms, insurers, and regulatory bodies.

How You'll Support The Mission

  • Thought Leadership: Serve as the lead subject-matter expert, delivering timely, high-level analysis on major trends in health care policy, innovation, financing, and access.
  • Executive Communication: Engage regularly with hospital CEOs, lobbyists, government leaders, policy influencers, life sciences executives, industry investors and health insurance leaders participating in WP Intelligence councils and roundtables. Provide expert insights and actionable guidance.
  • Content Creation: Produce a weekly, research-driven report or brief that explores emerging developments in health care. Contribute quick-turn commentary in response to major industry shifts or public health events.
  • Media Engagement: Represent WP Intelligence as a public-facing expert at industry conferences and media appearances, articulating strategic implications of health care trends.
  • Briefings & Presentations: Attend major health policy and industry events. Provide synthesized insights to inform both subscriber clients and internal editorial stakeholders.
  • Product Strategy: Inform the development of WP Intelligence’s health care-related products and services, ensuring that offerings align with the evolving needs of health sector leaders.
  • Collaboration & Leadership: Collaborate with research teams, editors, and analysts to deliver first-rate content. Mentor junior staff and contribute to a high-performing analytical culture.

The Skills And Experience You Bring

  • Domain Expertise: 10+ years of journalism, research, or publishing experience with a health care focus—covering health policy, health economics, clinical innovation, or regulatory issues—with industry recognition and a strong portfolio.
  • Public Influence: Demonstrated experience as a visible thought leader with a background in media commentary, expert panels, or high-level briefings.
  • Analytical Acumen: Ability to interpret complex health data, regulatory changes, and market dynamics, and synthesize these into clear, forward-looking insights.
  • Executive Communication: Outstanding writing, presentation, and facilitation skills, with a track record of engaging executive audiences and policy forums.
  • Strategic Orientation: Capacity to connect individual events and trends to systemic industry shifts and organizational priorities.
  • Team Collaboration: Experience leading or working with multidisciplinary teams, including researchers, analysts, and editorial professionals.

Collaboration makes us stronger. That’s why our offices are designed with open layouts, modern technology, and easy access to transportation. With certain exceptions for newsgathering and business travel, we work on-site five days a week.

Compensation And Benefits

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

  • Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
  • Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
  • Nine paid holidays and two personal days
  • 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
  • Robust mental health resources
  • Backup care and caregiver concierge services
  • Gender affirming services
  • Pet insurance
  • Free Post digital subscription
  • Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The salary range for this position is:

$172,300 - $320,100 Annual

The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

Your story awaits. Apply today!

Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com.

Seniority level

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    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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    Full-time

Job function

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    Health Care Provider
  • Industries

    Newspaper Publishing

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