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Health Blog Writer Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Copywriter/Project Lead

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

Write headlines, social copy, scripts, memes, and blog content across a range of clients and ... Retirement plan with automatic 3% safeโ€‘harbor contribution from Precision * Healthcare coverage ...

Manager, Communications

Washington, DC ยท On-site +1

$75K - $85K/yr

... heart health through patient support, community education, and advocacy. WomenHeart is both a ... Write, edit, and publish content across WomenHeart's external channels, including web copy, email ...

Manager, Communications

Washington, DC ยท Remote

$75K - $85K/yr

... heart health through patient support, community education, and advocacy. WomenHeart is both a ... Write, edit, and publish content across WomenHeart's external channels, including web copy, email ...

Copywriter/Project Lead

Washington, DC ยท Hybrid

$85K - $105K/yr

Write headlines, social copy, scripts, memes, and blog content across a range of clients and ... Retirement plan with automatic 3% safe-harbor contribution from Precision * Healthcare coverage ...

Copywriter/Project Lead

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

Write headlines, social copy, scripts, memes, and blog content across a range of clients and ... Retirement plan with automatic 3% safe-harbor contribution from Precision * Healthcare coverage ...

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Reston, VA ยท On-site

$40K - $50K/yr

Draft press releases, blog posts, and award nominations * Execute SEO and SEM campaigns * Perform ... Clear, concise oral and written communication skills * Strong desire to learn about government IT ...

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How much do health blog writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for health blog writer in Washington is $43.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.66 and $55.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a health blog writer?

A Health Blog Writer creates informative, engaging, and well-researched content on health-related topics for websites, blogs, or online publications. They may cover topics such as nutrition, fitness, mental health, medical advancements, and wellness tips. Their goal is to educate and engage readers while ensuring accuracy by referencing credible sources. Strong writing skills and an understanding of SEO best practices are often required. Some writers specialize in specific areas, while others cover a broad range of health topics.

What are the typical daily tasks for a health blog writer?

As a Health Blog Writer, your daily activities usually involve researching current health trends, writing and editing blog posts, and ensuring all content is accurate and evidence-based. You may collaborate with healthcare professionals or editors to verify information and brainstorm new content ideas. Additionally, you'll likely optimize articles for SEO, respond to reader comments, and update older content as new research emerges. This variety ensures a dynamic workflow and helps build your expertise in different health topics.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a health blog writer?

A Health Blog Writer should possess strong writing and research skills, a solid understanding of health topics, and often a background in health sciences or journalism. Familiarity with content management systems (like WordPress), SEO tools, and certification in health writing or medical journalism can be advantageous. Creativity, adaptability, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly are vital soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure that content is accurate, engaging, and accessible, helping readers make informed health decisions and supporting the blog's credibility.

What job categories do people searching Health Blog Writer jobs in Washington look for?

The top searched job categories for Health Blog Writer jobs in Washington are:

Infographic showing various Health Blog Writer job openings in Washington as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% Internship, 82% Full Time, and 12% Part Time. Highlights an 64% In-person, 12% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,020 per year, or $43.8 per hour.

Alliance for the Public's Health Internship: 2026 fall term

Washington, DC โ€ข On-site

American Public Health Association
Non-Profitsย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

$15.75 - $21.50/hr

Internship

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

The American Public Health Association established the Alliance for the Public's Health The in 2020. The Alliance is a collaborative of public health and health care organizations, business groups, the faith community, non-profits, philanthropies, and other key stakeholder groups.
  • Vision: A resilient, equitable, and healthy nation supported by a robust public health system that is empowered to protect against societal health threats and respond to the unique health needs of every community.
  • Mission: Build and empower a diverse, collaborative, multi-sector, sustainable public health movement with clearly defined roles, authority, and resources to ensure health, equity, and well-being for all.

The intern(s) will help with all aspects of the Alliance focusing on general Alliance activities including the communications and programmatic components. The Alliance has a variety of grant funded projects ranging from building the capacity of health departments to collaborate with CBOs and cross sectoral partners, to a workforce development project with Public Health AmeriCorps.
This is an US-based internship, and candidates must be able to work in the US during the internship. APHA internships are unpaid and located in Washington, D.C.
Interns should have the ability and interest in:
  • Assisting with developing Alliance materials.
  • Learning about and researching emerging public health topics.
  • Capturing lessons from meetings.
  • Coordinating meetings.
  • Logistics for the 2025 Policy Action Institute.
  • Developing newsletters or other communications materials.
  • Maintenance of the resource library navigator PHERN and map:
    • Conducting research to identify items to include in our library of public health, equity and preparedness or COVID-19 resources.
    • Helping to determine how best to display information and resources.
    • Providing information about areas of interest to Alliance members, stakeholders and the broader field.
  • Contributing to grant funded project activities including, but not limited to, policy scans, webinars, best practices guides, and focus groups.
  • All APHA interns also work on the Association's Get Ready campaign, writing blog posts and working on group projects each semester.

The Alliance offers one or two internships per semester to qualified students. We are looking for creative, enthusiastic, and out-of-the-box thinkers. Must be comfortable working as part of a team. Experience with deadlines and translation of evidence-based information into lay language is a plus, as is experience with social media and websites.
Opportunities for internships are available during the summer and last for a three- to four-month period. To assure that the intern maximizes their experience, we ask that the intern work at least 21 hours per week. All APHA internships are unpaid. Start and end times are negotiable. Hybrid and remote options are available.
Applicants who meet the requirements and are interested in being considered for an internship position should upload the following information:
  • Cover letter;
  • Resume;
  • A writing sample;
  • Unofficial transcript; and
  • List of two references (from two individuals who know you well enough to discuss your qualifications, e.g., an employer or professor).

This is an US-based internship, and candidates must be able to work in the US during the internship. APHA internships are unpaid and located in Washington, D.C. Hybrid or remote options are available.
Vaccination Policy: Interns must adhere to APHA COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Policy.
Deadline date: August 15, 2026 @5 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time)
EEO/AA/VETS/DISABILITY. APHA is strongly and actively committed to diversity in its workplace.