The Samantha Sault Agency is seeking freelance writers for the below positions:
- Freelance Reporter – Health & Biotech Policy (Washington DC Area)
- Freelance Writer – Daily Morning Newsletter (Europe/UK)
We’re constantly on the lookout for top freelance writers, reporters, and editors around the world, particularly those with expertise in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, business and tax policy, energy and commodities, and the environment. Feel free to send your resume to samantha @ samanthasault DOT com – we might have a project for you!
Freelance Reporter – Health & Biotech Policy (Washington DC Area)
Whether COVID-19, cancer, climate change, or the future of food and energy, policy and regulations can drive—or deter—innovation to build a healthier, more sustainable future.
The Samantha Sault Agency is seeking a freelance reporter based in the Washington DC area to produce approx. 2-3 stories per month including original features and news blurbs about U.S. policy related to biotechnology.
Our client: A fast-growing source for biotech news, including a daily newsletter with 50K subscribers and news platform, which are read by decisionmakers in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, Capitol Hill, the White House, and government agencies.
Our ideal candidate: A freelance writer with experience covering health, pharmaceuticals, energy, and/or agriculture policy in Washington DC. You’re familiar with relevant government agencies from APHIS to VA (and especially CMS, FDA, and USDA) and you’re up to speed on hot policy topics including drug pricing, accelerated approval, biofuels, and gene editing, to name a few. While your focus will be on policymaking in Washington DC, you may jump on stories with an international policy focus, as well.
Responsibilities:
- Produce approx. 2-3 stories/month, including original features and shorter breaking news blurbs.
- Participate in weekly editorial planning calls with agency/client team.
- Write clean, accurate copy on deadline with brevity and attention to detail.
As we grow and expand, there may be additional opportunities to produce more content as well as to cover industry conferences in the U.S.
Location: While the writer will work remotely on ET as a freelancer, we are looking for someone available for in-person reporting and assignments in Washington DC.
Compensation: Competitive per-article rate or retainer TBD depending on writer’s availability and experience.
To apply: Send a resumé, cover letter, and writing samples to The Samantha Sault Agency LLC at samantha@samanthasault.com.
Freelance Writer – Daily Morning Newsletter (Europe/UK)
The Samantha Sault Agency LLC is seeking a freelance writer for a daily morning newsletter about the biotechnology/pharmaceutical sector.
Our client: A fast-growing source for biotech news, including a daily newsletter with 50K subscribers and news platform, which are read by decisionmakers in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, Capitol Hill, the White House, and government agencies.
Our ideal candidate: A freelance writer to assemble short, snappy news stories for a 6 AM ET deadline up to a few days per week. Apply if you:
- Write clean, concise copy quickly on deadline. Deadlines are not flexible.
- Write to a style guide with attention to detail.
- Have a flair for clever, snappy headlines.
- Demonstrate news judgment and critical thinking on deadline with little oversight.
- Experience covering at least one of the following topics: healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, agriculture, energy, Capitol Hill, regulatory policy.
- BONUS: Prior experience writing fast, daily content (such as for a newsletter or wire).
- BONUS: SEO knowledge.
As we grow and expand, there may be additional opportunities to produce more content for the newsletter or related platforms.
Location: Writer can work remotely from any location but must be able to deliver clean copy ready for final review by 6 AM ET. Writers working in GMT/CET (or earlier) are encouraged to apply.
Compensation: Competitive daily rate or retainer TBC depending on writer’s availability and experience.
To apply: Send a resumé, cover letter, and writing samples to The Samantha Sault Agency LLC at samantha@samanthasault.com.