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Health Reporter Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Reporter Anchor

Fort Myers, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Gulf Coast News - ABC in Fort Myers, Florida is looking for a Reporter/Anchor who is an ... LGBTQ+ Health Services * Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs About Company ...

Reporter Anchor

Fort Myers, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Gulf Coast News - ABC in Fort Myers, Florida is looking for a Reporter/Anchor who is an ... LGBTQ+ Health Services * Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs About Company ...

Reporter Anchor

Fort Myers, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Gulf Coast News - ABC in Fort Myers, Florida is looking for a Reporter/Anchor who is an ... LGBTQ+ Health Services * Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs About Company ...

Reporter Anchor

Fort Myers, FL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Gulf Coast News - ABC in Fort Myers, Florida is looking for a Reporter/Anchor who is an ... LGBTQ+ Health Services * Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs About Company ...

Anchor Reporter - WZVN

Fort Myers, FL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Gulf Coast News ABC in Fort Myers, Florida is looking for a Morning News Anchor Reporter who can ... LGBTQ+ Health Services * Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs Hearst Television ...

## Director of Health ServicesApplylocations: 2500-Cape Coral Homestime type: Full timeposted on ... Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any ...

Coordinates and oversees health services according to the individual's plan ensuring each ... Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any ...

Home Health Aide

Palmetto Bay, FL · On-site

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Acts a mandated abuse reporter. * Responds proactively and uses the Emergency Call System in accordance with Community policy. You Have: * Home Health Aide 75-Hour certification * High school diploma ...

Coordinates and oversees health services according to the individual's plan ensuring each ... Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any ...

Home Health Aide

Miami, FL

$14.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Acts a mandated abuse reporter. * Responds proactively and uses the Emergency Call System in accordance with Community policy. You Have: * Home Health Aide 75-Hour certification * High school diploma ...

Home Health Aide

Miami, FL · On-site

$14.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Acts a mandated abuse reporter. * Responds proactively and uses the Emergency Call System in accordance with Community policy. You Have: * Home Health Aide 75-Hour certification * High school diploma ...

Acts a mandated abuse reporter. * Responds proactively and uses the Emergency Call System in accordance with Community policy. You Have: * Home Health Aide 75-Hour certification * High school diploma ...

Home Health Aide

Palmetto Bay, FL · On-site

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Acts a mandated abuse reporter. * Responds proactively and uses the Emergency Call System in accordance with Community policy. You Have: * Home Health Aide 75-Hour certification * High school diploma ...

Weekend Morning Anchor

Winter Park, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter WESH 2 News, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in Orlando, is looking ... LGBTQ+ Health Services * Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs About Us Hearst ...

Weekend Morning Anchor

Winter Park, FL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter WESH 2 News, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in Orlando, is looking ... LGBTQ+ Health Services * Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs Hearst Television ...

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Health Reporter information

What does a health reporter do?

A Health Reporter researches, writes, and presents news stories related to health, medicine, and wellness. They cover topics such as medical breakthroughs, public health issues, healthcare policy, and advice for healthy living. Health Reporters often interview experts, analyze scientific studies, and translate complex medical information into accessible stories for the general public. Their work appears in newspapers, magazines, online platforms, radio, and television.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a health reporter?

To thrive as a Health Reporter, you need strong research, interviewing, and storytelling skills, typically supported by a background in journalism, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems, data visualization tools, and knowledge of medical terminology or public health issues is often required. Curiosity, ethical judgment, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly are standout soft skills in this role. These skills are crucial for delivering accurate, engaging, and trustworthy health news to inform and educate the public.

What are common challenges health reporters face when covering complex medical topics?

Health Reporters often encounter challenges when translating complex scientific research and medical jargon into clear, accurate stories that are accessible to the general public. Ensuring accuracy while simplifying information, verifying sources, and staying up-to-date with rapidly evolving health news are crucial aspects of the role. Additionally, Health Reporters must be mindful of ethical considerations, such as not sensationalizing findings and respecting patient privacy, while working closely with editors, researchers, and healthcare professionals to produce reliable content.

What is the difference between Health Reporter vs Medical Writer?

AspectHealth ReporterMedical Writer
Required CredentialsJournalism degree, reporting experienceScience or medical degree, writing expertise
Work EnvironmentMedia outlets, news organizationsPharmaceutical companies, healthcare firms, publishing
Industry UsageNews, media, public health communicationRegulatory documents, clinical trial reports
Common Search/ComparisonHealth Reporter vs Medical Writer

Health Reporters focus on gathering and presenting health news to the public through media outlets, requiring journalism skills. Medical Writers create detailed scientific documents, often for regulatory or clinical purposes, requiring medical or scientific backgrounds. While both roles involve health-related writing, their audiences, environments, and credentials differ significantly.

Infographic showing various Health Reporter job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Reporter Anchor

Hearst

Fort Myers, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Hearst rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

49th of 76 rated media


Job description


Gulf Coast News - ABC in Fort Myers, Florida is looking for a Reporter/Anchor who is an extraordinary storyteller. This position is one of the most unique in the country. The job is to find stories in our community of people and places that make Southwest Florida special. The mission is to uncover these stories and share them with our viewers. Success in this position will come from your ability to network for stories because you will never do a story from a press release. The stories will sometimes be uplifting, sometimes make you think, but always will create an emotional connection with our audience. In addition, you are versatile, enterprising, and fast, efficient, works well under broadcast television deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live anchoring skills. If you believe this is you, we strongly encourage application. You will report to the Assistant News Director.
Responsibilities
  • Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts that could include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Put together extremely high-quality packages
  • Collaborate with reporters on packages, special reports and documentaries
  • Develop sources, create story ideas, and produce content on-air, online, and all digital platforms
  • Anchor Newscasts

Requirements
  • Extraordinary Storyteller
  • Professional or schooling experience in television news reporting, photography and editing
  • Creative writer and editor
  • Must deliver with authenticity to connect with viewers
  • Can provide samples of reporting and photography
  • Experience developing local contacts
  • Experience shooting and editing high-quality video
  • Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
  • Related military experience will be considered

Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
  • Medical | Dental | Vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Emotional Wellness Support
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • LGBTQ+ Health Services
  • Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Company
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 24 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
About Us
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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