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Yearly Salary Range: $60,000-$73,000 Hybrid Position- Chicago, ILBecker’s Healthcare is a multimedia digital and events platform built for healthcare’s decision-makers. We pair trusted journalism with data-driven intelligence and AI, curated newsletters and premier live events to inform, engage and elevate the C-suite executives, physician leaders and industry influencers shaping the future of care delivery.

Position Summary: We are looking for a tenacious, entrepreneurial journalist to join our dynamic editorial team. This role is ideal for someone eager to become the CEO of their niche owning a content vertical and growing its digital and live event presence. This journalist will be a visible brand ambassador within the healthcare community, interviewing executives, crafting high-impact content, building executive-focused events and driving growth. In this role, AI is a force multiplier for reporting, audience development and event programming. The role is highly autonomous and suited for a candidate motivated by influence, innovation and measurable success.

Key Responsibilities: Content Development & Reporting Urgently cover breaking news and mine transcripts, filings, earnings calls and documents to inform our audience of big industry developments Build deep relationships with executives and conduct insightful interviews that translate into articles, podcasts and event sessions Draft and iterate with AI while holding a high bar for accuracy and rigorous editorial judgement Translate complex healthcare business and policy concepts into accessible, engaging narratives Elevate unique trends and executive viewpoints, connecting the dots to sharpen Becker’s digital strategy Newsletter Leadership Curate and grow high-performing digital newsletters tailored to executive audiences. Use AI and newsletter data to improve performance and identify what drives audience engagement at scale Identify and expand niche audiences aligned with Becker’s core readership Event Strategy & Collaboration Use editorial expertise while working with the events team to help identify topics, themes, and speakers for Becker’s events. Leverage executive relationships and AI to source new talent and ideas that enhance the value of our platform. Moderate podcasts, advisory calls and panel discussions at live and virtual events to support editorial visibility. Strategic Ownership & Growth Own a content beat with entrepreneurial rigor — be accountable for audience growth, engagement, and authority. Use both quantitative data (analytics, performance metrics) and qualitative feedback (executive insights, reader responses) to refine your editorial and event strategy. Build repeatable, AI-enabled workflows that grow your audience and engagement month over month. Innovate and collaborate with your team, bringing new AI applications back to sharpen everyone’s impact.

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree 1-2 years of journalism experience or internships. Thrives in a fast-paced work environment. Willingness to innovate and adopt AI quickly into all aspects of your work. Experience interviewing high-level executives and working with professional stakeholders. Strong editorial judgement, research and storytelling skills. Highly organized and self-motivated, with a drive to build and lead. Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize deadlines, and balance long-term projects with short turnaround work. We'd love to hear from you if...You're highly driven, ambitious and always a team player Excited about tracking metrics to achieve individual and team goals You're a dedicated problem solver and can find answers independently You have a positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for tasks big and small You're flexible and excited by how AI can supercharge your work You possess a strong work ethic with desire to advance and take on greater responsibilities

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental Insurance 401(k)Generous PTOPaternal Leave Long-term Disability Insurance (LTD)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Yearly Salary Range: $60,000-$73,000