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WFYI

Reporter, Health

Indianapolis, IN

$23.50 - $31.75/hr

As WFYI's journalism priorities and audience needs evolve, WFYI may adjust work assignments ... Health policy reporting * Producing journalism for digital, audio, broadcast, social media, video ...

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WFYI Indianapolis

Reporter, Health

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$23.50 - $31.75/hr

As WFYI's journalism priorities and audience needs evolve, WFYI may adjust work assignments ... Health policy reporting * Producing journalism for digital, audio, broadcast, social media, video ...

South Bend

Multi-Media Journalist

South Bend, IN · On-site

MMJ/Multimedia Journalist: ABC57 News in South Bend, Indiana is looking for a driven journalist to ... What We Offer · Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term ...

Parkview Health

Marketing Specialist

Fort Wayne, IN

... Journalism or related field. Experience Five years of progressive marketing, agency or communications experience required, with healthcare experience preferred. Minimum of three years experience ...

Parkview Health

Marketing Specialist

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

... Journalism or related field. Experience Five years of progressive marketing, agency or communications experience required, with healthcare experience preferred. Minimum of three years experience ...

Parkview Health

Marketing Specialist

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$19.75 - $29.62/hr

... Journalism or related field. Experience Five years of progressive marketing, agency or communications experience required, with healthcare experience preferred. Minimum of three years experience ...

TEGNA Inc.

Story Desk Editor

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

... TEGNA's journalistic standards and values across all platforms Requirements: • 1-3 years of ... TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health ...

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What is health journalism?

A Health Journalism job involves reporting on medical news, public health issues, and scientific advancements in healthcare. Health journalists research, interview experts, and write articles or produce multimedia content to inform the public. They work for newspapers, magazines, websites, or broadcast media, translating complex medical information into accessible language. Strong research skills and an understanding of medical and scientific concepts are essential.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in health journalism?

To thrive in Health Journalism, you need strong reporting, writing, and research skills, often supported by a journalism, communications, or public health degree. Familiarity with data analysis software, content management systems, and multimedia storytelling tools is highly beneficial. Curiosity, ethical integrity, and the ability to translate complex medical information into clear, engaging content are valuable soft skills. These abilities ensure accurate, accessible health reporting that informs the public and upholds industry credibility.

What are some common challenges faced by health journalists in their daily work?

Health journalists often need to balance accuracy and clarity while translating complex scientific research into content that is accessible to a general audience. They must also navigate tight deadlines, verify information from multiple sources, and stay current with rapidly evolving medical developments. Collaboration with editors, medical experts, and sometimes graphic or digital teams is typical to produce well-rounded stories. These challenges require strong attention to detail and adaptability, but they also offer opportunities to shape impactful public health narratives.

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Senior Director, Global Data Storytelling Communications

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$154.50 - $226.60/hr

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Job description

Senior Director, Global Data Storytelling Communications – oversees strategic narrative for Lilly’s R&D pipeline across all therapeutic areas, ensuring data communications are consistent, high impact and aligned with enterprise objectives.

Key Objectives / Deliverables
  • STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND NARRATIVE ARCHITECTURE: Own the overarching data narrative across Lilly’s R&D pipeline, ensuring each data readout, congress disclosure, and publication reinforces the enterprise science story and maintains a consistent playbook.
  • EXECUTIVE PARTNERSHIP AND INFLUENCE: Serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership, providing counsel on how Lilly’s science is framed for investors, media, policymakers, and the scientific community, and prepare senior leaders for high‑stakes engagements.
  • DATA, CONGRESS AND PUBLICATIONS STRATEGY: Build and execute the enterprise congress strategy, coordinate science presence at major medical meetings, and support TA publication strategies to support the broader corporate narrative.
  • TEAM LEADERSHIP AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT: Lead, mentor, and grow a communications team, set operating standards, cultural tone, and performance expectations, and recruit and retain talent with scientific and strategic expertise.
  • CROSS‑PILLAR AND ENTERPRISE INTEGRATION: Partner with the Global Consumer Science Communications and Emerging + Portfolio Scientific Communications pillars to integrate data narratives into consumer‑facing storytelling, executive presentations, and reputation strategy; align messaging with Issues Management, Investor Relations, Business Development Communications, and Public Affairs.
  • MEDIA STRATEGY AND STORYTELLING: Build and execute proactive media strategy around pipeline milestones, cultivate relationships with science and health journalists, and drive narrative penetration, scientific voice, and positive sentiment.
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, science, public relations, or related field.
  • 12+ years of communications experience with significant depth in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare environments.
  • Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis (no visa sponsorship).
Additional Skills / Preferences
  • Experience leading large, matrixed communications teams across multiple therapeutic areas or business functions.
  • Track record of strategic counsel to C‑suite or senior executive audiences.
  • Experience developing and executing communications strategies around clinical data, regulatory milestones, and scientific congresses; robust scientific expertise required.
  • Deep understanding of the drug development lifecycle and the communications implications at each stage.
  • Ability to synthesize cross‑TA narratives into enterprise‑level stories.
  • Exceptional media relations skills with experience engaging top‑tier business, science, and health journalists.
  • Proven record of building and scaling high‑performing teams, including recruiting for niche roles that combine science and communications.
  • Strong judgment in high‑pressure, ambiguous situations with incomplete information.
  • Proactive, anticipatory mindset that shapes narratives before competitors.
  • Experience with congress strategy, publications planning, and investor communications.
  • Ability to operate at the intersection of science, business, and reputation across audiences.
Location & Travel

Indianapolis, Indiana. Hybrid work schedule for Indianapolis‑based candidates with domestic and international travel expected (20‑30%).

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary range: $154,500 – $226,600. Full‑time employees are eligible for company bonus, 401(k), pension, vacation, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, flexible benefits, life insurance, leave of absence, and well‑being programs.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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