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Senior Health Writer Posting Number req26333 Department Communications Department Website Link ... Cultivate relationships with health reporters, editors and producers to anticipate coverage and ...
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Tucson, AZ · On-site
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Cultivate relationships with health reporters, editors and producers to anticipate coverage and ... Advise senior leadership on emerging opportunities related to key health-related initiatives.
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The Senior Editor will be part of a growing editorial team in an innovative agency that produces materials for audiences comprising patients and health care practitioners. * Provide outstanding ...
The Senior Editor will be part of a growing editorial team in an innovative agency that produces materials for audiences comprising patients and health care practitioners. * Provide outstanding ...
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How much do senior health editor jobs pay per year?
As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior health editor in the United States is $83,110.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $104,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the difference between Senior Health Editor vs Health Writer?
| Aspect | Senior Health Editor | Health Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires a degree in journalism, communications, or health sciences; experience in editing and content management | Usually holds a degree in journalism, health sciences, or related fields; strong writing skills |
| Work Environment | Editorial teams, media outlets, health publications, online platforms | Freelance or staff writers for health blogs, magazines, or websites |
| Responsibilities | Oversees content quality, fact-checking, editing, and content strategy | Researches, writes, and publishes health-related articles or blog posts |
The main difference is that Senior Health Editors focus on managing and overseeing health content quality and strategy, while Health Writers primarily produce health articles. Senior Health Editors often have more experience in editing and content management, whereas Health Writers concentrate on creating engaging, accurate health content.
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Job description
Senior Health Writer
Posting Number
req26333
Department
Communications
Department Website Link
Communications
Location
Tucson Campus
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
Under direction of the Director, News and Communications, the Senior Health Writer leads the University of Arizona's efforts to identify, compose and edit engaging stories and news releases about high-level university health and research initiatives. The Senior Health Writer will effectively and accurately translate complex information into understandable and appealing news for external media and internal audiences, while also developing relationships with key stakeholders within the university and among the greater scientific, health and wellness media communities.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Communication and Marketing
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$65,687 - $85,393
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade
9
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level
PC4
Job Family
Media Relations
Job Function
Communications & Marketing
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
7/20/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Nick Prevenas,
nprevenas@arizona.edu
Open Date
6/22/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please submit a writing sample of a health-related story written for a general audience, such as a news story or press release. Please do not submit academic journals or technical writing samples.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
Posting Number
req26333
Department
Communications
Department Website Link
Communications
Location
Tucson Campus
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
Under direction of the Director, News and Communications, the Senior Health Writer leads the University of Arizona's efforts to identify, compose and edit engaging stories and news releases about high-level university health and research initiatives. The Senior Health Writer will effectively and accurately translate complex information into understandable and appealing news for external media and internal audiences, while also developing relationships with key stakeholders within the university and among the greater scientific, health and wellness media communities.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead efforts to identify and curate the most impactful university health projects and write stories and news releases for the university's flagship communications channels.
- Serve as a senior institutional representative with external media.
- Generate story leads and media opportunities.
- Oversee the development of narratives and framing for complex, sensitive, or high-visibility topics.
- Conduct faculty interviews and produce compelling and accurate stories about newsworthy health research from peer-reviewed journals and similar sources. Pitch those stories to local, state, national, international news media, along with health-specific news organizations.
- Identify university experts and researchers across a variety of disciplines and assist in developing key messaging for media opportunities. Establish relationships with these key research faculty and college leadership to deliver a consistent pipeline of story opportunities.
- Keep track of publication timelines, embargoes, and editorial calendars.
- Cultivate relationships with health reporters, editors and producers to anticipate coverage and place and pitch stories and university experts.
- Engage with incoming media requests from journalists seeking university experts and facilitate those requests.
- Create briefing sheets, talking points and assist with interview preparation.
- Advise senior leadership on emerging opportunities related to key health-related initiatives.
- Work with the wider University Marketing & Communications team and with campus partners to develop health stories, visual assets and cultivate expertise to generate interest in the university's research portfolio.
- Provide coaching and direction to staff on advanced media practices.
- Serve as a resource for campus partners seeking to amplify their research initiatives.
- Lead media trainings and writing workshops.
- Tailor news releases and feature stories into short-form content for the university's social media channels.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex health-related topics into compelling stories about the value and impact of the work for general audiences. Proven track record generating story leads.
- Excellent grammar, writing, editing, AP style and research skills; project management skills; ability to handle multiple projects with short- and long-term deadlines; excellent communication skills; an ability to work with various constituencies and audiences.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional science and/or health writing and editing experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Master's degree in journalism, communications, English, science or related field and 10-plus years of professional news-writing and editing experience, preferably in an academic or researdh setting.
- Experience writing in-depth stories relating to health research, clinical care, wellness initiatives or other related fields.
- Established track record of news media placements that feature significant health discoveries.
- Experience creating engaging short-form social media posts to effectively communicate complex ideas for lay audiences.
FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Communication and Marketing
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$65,687 - $85,393
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade
9
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level
PC4
Job Family
Media Relations
Job Function
Communications & Marketing
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
7/20/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Nick Prevenas,
nprevenas@arizona.edu
Open Date
6/22/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please submit a writing sample of a health-related story written for a general audience, such as a news story or press release. Please do not submit academic journals or technical writing samples.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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