Medical Reporter/Editor, Neurology Job at TSR Consulting in Atlanta

Our client, a leading online medical publishing company, is hiring a Medical Reporter/Editor, Neurology on a contract basis

Job ID #: 83801

Work Location : Atlanta, GA/Hybrid

Summary:

Medical Reporter/Editor, Neurology (Contract)

• Client is seeking an experienced medical reporter to join our Neurology news team. This contract position focuses primarily on reporting and writing original medical news and features content for a neurologist audience, with additional responsibilities for editing a defined segment of news briefs/clinical summaries and occasional freelance contributions.
• The ideal candidate will have strong experience in health or science journalism, a solid grasp of neurology and neuroscience topics, and the ability to produce accurate, engaging, and timely coverage of new research and clinical developments.
• This position reports to the Senior Editorial Director, Neurology, and works collaboratively with other editors on the Neurology team.

Key Responsibilities

• Report and write original Neurology news and feature stories based on peer-reviewed studies, conference presentations, clinical updates, and expert interviews
  
• Identify emerging trends, controversies, and practice-changing research relevant to neurologists and related specialists
  
• Review and interpret complex study data and communicate key findings with clinical precision and journalistic clarity
  
• Edit and manage a defined segment of neurology research briefs, ensuring accuracy, readability, and appropriate clinical framing for neurologists
  
• Edit and provide feedback on selected freelance Neurology news contributions
  
• Coordinate with Neurology editors on content planning and coverage priorities
  
• Work efficiently under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, virtual newsroom

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, neuroscience, biology, or a related field
  
• 5+ years of experience in medical or science reporting; Neurology or neuroscience reporting experience strongly preferred
  
• Demonstrated ability to interpret clinical research and translate complex findings for a specialist audience
  
• Strong writing, interviewing, and storytelling skills
  
• Experience editing short-form or research-based content for accuracy, tone, and flow
  
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
  
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a virtual team environment

Pay Range: $41-42