Blavity Inc. · 8 hours ago
Health Writer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$50/hr - $50/hr
2+ years expBlavity Inc. is a venture-funded media and technology company focused on enabling Black millennials to tell their own stories. They are seeking a Health Writer to produce high-quality articles that explore the intersection of technology, health, and innovation within the Black community, particularly through their new platform, HealthStack.
CommunitiesDigital MediaSocial Media
No H1B
Responsibilities
Write and publish approximately 40 high-quality articles per quarter (averaging 3 per week) that explore the intersection of technology, health, and innovation within the Black community
Cover topics across:
Industry & Innovation News: Research breakthroughs, diagnostic innovations, biotech developments, and equitable access to healthcare technology for Black patients and professionals
Health Equity & Policy: Health Equity policy changes (Medicaid cuts, FDA equity initiatives, state-level legislation) and implications for health equity and underserved populations
HealthTech & MedTech: AI-driven clinical tools, digital health startups, telehealth platforms, and innovations improving community and preventive care
Monitor the MedTech and HealthTech landscapes to identify emerging trends, breakthroughs, and noteworthy entrepreneurs or companies driving change
Conduct interviews with innovators, founders, researchers, and thought leaders shaping the future of health and technology
Pitch and develop original stories and features that provide cultural and technological insight, centering Black excellence and representation in the health innovation ecosystem
Maintain organized documentation of sources, references, and research materials, ensuring all published work meets AFROTECH’s HealthStack editorial standards for accuracy, integrity, and impact
Qualification
Required
Education: B.A. in journalism, communication, or a related field
2–4 years of professional writing or journalism experience with a strong portfolio covering health innovation, MedTech, HealthTech, or related health-adjacent industries
Fluent in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Asana, and/or comparable project management suite
Independent, entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable taking on a high level of responsibility
Comfort with ambiguity and a proven love for transforming unorganized/complex data into rigorously structured, insight-oriented solutions
High-energy, company-first, positive attitude; must be motivated to work hard in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and analytical skills; outgoing and sociable; willing to wear multiple hats
Naturally detail-oriented, with an obsessive need to document and communicate findings
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S
Candidates must be available to work in alignment with the Eastern Time Zone
Preferred
Ability to craft engaging, well-researched stories on complex topics such as biotechnology, digital health, AI in wellness, or medical advancements, ideally through a lens of health equity and access in Black communities
Company
Blavity Inc.
Blavity Inc. is a venture-backed corporation that builds product solutions and media for influential consumers and enterprises who want to reach them.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$9.36MKey Investors
Google Ventures500 Global
2018-07-20Series A· $6.5M
2017-12-11Seed
2017-04-12Seed· $1.86M
Leadership Team
Morgan DeBaun
Founder, Chairman and CEO
Michael Hadgis
Chief Revenue Officer
Recent News
2025-11-08
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