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Health Writing Opportunity (Global) — $300 to $800 per article A serious opening for experienced health and medical writers looking to step into high-level, evidence-based journalism. Wellness Letter — in collaboration with the UC Berkeley School of Public Health — is expanding its contributor bench for its long-running monthly consumer health publication. This is not wellness fluff.

It is science-first health reporting built for an educated audience that expects precision, not hype. They are actively seeking freelance health journalists who can translate peer-reviewed research into clear, practical, and responsible guidance on nutrition, sleep, exercise, and preventive health. What You'll Write In-depth feature articles (1,000–1,200 words) News briefs breaking down new studies "Ask the Expert" evidence-based Q&A pieces Research-driven health explainers for general readers What Matters Most Ability to read full peer-reviewed studies Strong understanding of study design & limitations Clear distinction between correlation vs causation Writing that is accessible without dumbing things down Comfort with uncertainty and scientific nuance This publication rewards writers who ask: "How strong is the evidence?" — and then answer it honestly.

Workflow Assignments are editor-led Writers independently source and evaluate research Features typically take 3–4 weeks News briefs: 1–2 weeks New writers start with shorter assignments before scaling up Compensation Short pieces: $300–$400 Ask the Expert: $350–$400 Features: $600–$800 per article Long-term contributors may receive regular monthly assignments. Who Should Apply Write for educated, detail-oriented audiences Understand biomedical research interpretation Can produce clean, publication-ready drafts Thrive in rigorous editorial environments Opportunity Overview The Wellness Letter, a long-running monthly consumer health publication produced in collaboration with the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, is expanding its roster of contributing health writers. The publication is actively recruiting experienced freelance health journalists and medical writers for ongoing assignments.

This is not lifestyle wellness content. It is evidence-driven health journalism focused on translating peer-reviewed science into practical, readable guidance for an educated adult audience. Writers selected will join a small, recurring contributor bench for consistent assignments.

What the Publication Covers Nutrition and dietary science Physical activity and exercise physiology Sleep research and behavioral health Preventive medicine and everyday health practices Clinical research interpretation for general audiences The readership is highly educated and expects precise, evidence-based reporting with no oversimplification or hype. Editorial Positioning & Writing Style Writers are expected to operate at a high editorial standard grounded in scientific literacy and disciplined reporting. Clear interpretation of peer-reviewed medical research Strong ability to assess study design and limitations Distinction between correlation, causation, and speculation Balanced reporting of evidence strength and uncertainty Translation of complex biomedical concepts into accessible language Tone is authoritative but restrained—closer to clinical explanation than lifestyle commentary.

This is not trend-driven wellness writing. It is structured, research-led health journalism. Types of Assignments Feature Articles (1,000–1,200 words) Deep research-driven health stories based on scientific literature.

Wellness News Briefs Short analysis of new studies or guidelines contextualized within existing research. Ask the Expert Pieces (600–800 words) Evidence-based responses to reader-style health questions. Workflow & Editorial Process Features typically require 3–4 weeks from assignment to first draft News briefs: 1–2 weeks turnaround Editors may request multiple revision rounds, especially for new contributors Writers must be comfortable with rigorous editorial feedback and scientific recalibration New contributors usually begin with shorter assignments before advancing to features Key Requirements Proven experience in health journalism, medical writing, or science reporting Ability to read and interpret full peer-reviewed journal articles Understanding of epidemiology, clinical study design, and evidence hierarchies Strong editorial discipline and clean drafting ability Experience writing for educated, non-specialist audiences Editorial Signature Requirement Every major feature ends with a structured 'Bottom Line' section that must: Clearly summarize the strength and limitations of the evidence Provide actionable, science-aligned guidance Reflect nuance rather than oversimplified conclusions Compensation Shorter pieces: $300–$400 Ask the Expert: $350–$400 Researched features: $600–$800 per article Writers who demonstrate consistency may receive recurring monthly assignments.

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