Overview
Job Title : Reporter / Producer
Job ID : 73324 | Location : Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (Remote, with occasional travel for reporting, conferences, and events)
Employment Type : Full time
Salary : $100,000 - $127,000
Posted : 10.08.2025
Reports to : Managing Editor
Reporting to this position : None
About Tradeoffs
Tradeoffs is an award-winning nonprofit news organization helping America have smarter, more honest conversations about health policy. Our reporting connects policy to practice, uncovering data and personal stories to help audiences understand the stakes and solutions. Learn more at https : / / tradeoffs.org / about / .
Responsibilities
- Track topics and trends and develop sources across the health care and health policy community
- Pitch, report and produce one to two 15-25 minute podcast episodes per month
- Write newsletter content and digital stories to complement podcast episodes
- Collaborate with the Managing Editor and Executive Editor on story ideas, development, research and reporting
Manage reporting and production processes, including :
Booking and interviewing guestsPartnering with the Executive Editor / Host in preparing for and conducting interviewsWriting scripts and editing with Managing Editor and Executive EditorWorking with the Sound Designer to produce and polish episode audio mixesProducing accompanying digital and newsletter contentCollaborate with Tradeoffs’ audience team to maximize reach, engagement and impact (story titling, digital presentation, episode promotion, events, partnerships, and tracking impact)Occasional appearances on Tradeoffs’ podcast or as a guest on other media outletsOffer peer feedback on episodes led by other reporter / producers and contribute to editorial planningCollaborate with Tradeoffs colleagues on other projects as they ariseQualifications
At least 7 years of experience in journalismKnowledge and understanding of health care and health policy issues; experience in mental health, addiction, violence prevention or health equity is a plusPreferred experience in audio journalism, audio production and / or podcastingDemonstrated ability to report and tell stories that contextualize complex topics in clear, emotionally compelling waysProven track record of producing high-quality content on deadline and managing competing prioritiesExperience collaborating with editors, producers and audience engagement teamsExperience developing and cultivating sources across health policy and health careExperience tracking health topics / trends and vetting research and dataUnderstanding of target audiences and ability to produce impactful content across platformsKnowledge of AP styleAdherence to journalistic ethical standardsRequired Competencies
Embraces Tradeoffs’ style of intellectual rigor, emotional resonance and accessibilityLoves audio reporting and narrative podcastsFocus on audience needs and how their engagement informs workDetail-oriented with high standards for accuracy and integrityStrong editorial judgmentComfortable working in a small, remote, collaborative teamAbility to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlinesOpenness to feedback and ability to take direction from multiple peopleSelf-motivated, creative thinker and problem solverStrong communication skills as a listener, speaker and writerAbility to build trusted relationships with colleagues, sources and audiencesComfortable managing sources and editors within a rigorous editing processPhysical Requirements
Requires sitting at a desk daily for multiple hoursRepetitive motions involving wrists and handsOccasional field reporting and travel to conferences and eventsWork Environment
Remote work from home or self-selected locationDigital communication, written and verbalOther Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.
How To Apply
Please fill out our online application via Survey Monkey. You do not need to submit a cover letter. The application asks for work experience, links to two examples of journalism, and a resume upload. After reviewing applications, we will contact candidates to schedule interviews if interested. A short work exercise may be requested as part of the selection process. Final steps may include a second interview and references, if requested.
Applications will be accepted through 11 : 45pm ET on October 19 and will be evaluated as they are received. We will contact you by email if we are interested in interviewing you. We do not conduct informational interviews for open positions.
If you experience difficulties with the application, please email jobs@tradeoffs.org.
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