Veterinary Medical News Reporter

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Beat Coverage & Reporting: Working with the AVMA News senior editor on story identification & development. Pitching, reporting, & writing high-quality news stories, features,

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BS/BA degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). At least three to five years of professional reporting & writing experience,

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The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the national not-for-profit association established in 1863 & representing over 111,000 veterinarians working in private & corporate practice, government, industry, academia & uniformed services, is looking for an enterprising, detail-oriented Veterinary Medical News Reporter to join our Marketing & Communications team located at our Headquarters office in Schaumburg, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago. As a reporter for the premier news source in the veterinary profession, you will cover a dynamic & diverse beat—including animal health & welfare, animal disease concerns, public health, legislative updates, & practice management. This is a hybrid position.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned journalist with experience translating complex scientific research, regulatory policy, & clinical data into compelling, accurate, & highly readable stories for our diverse audience of veterinarians, industry stakeholders, & the public; & highly collaborative & passionate about AVMA’s mission. Responsibilities include:

Beat Coverage & Reporting: Working with the AVMA News senior editor on story identification & development. Pitching, reporting, & writing high-quality news stories, features, & profiles for our digital publications. Staying ahead of trends, research breakthroughs, & public health issues affecting the veterinary community. Interviewing sources & subject matter experts.
Source Development: Building & maintaining a strong network of sources, including veterinary medical professionals, scientists, researchers, policymakers, & industry leaders. Generating story ideas through networking & monitoring the news media, online news sources, veterinary publications, medical & scientific journals, & leads from AVMA members & staff.
Scientific Translation: Reading & synthesizing technical scientific literature, research papers, & legislative documents, translating complex jargon into clear, accessible prose without sacrificing accuracy.
On-the-Scene Coverage: Attending & reporting on major industry events, scientific symposia, & annual conferences (such as the AVMA Convention) to provide timely, relevant on-site coverage.
Multimedia Integration: Collaborating with editors, creative services, & digital staff to integrate visual & multimedia elements—such as photos, data charts, infographics, & video snippets—to enhance digital storytelling.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working with the public relations, marketing, & social media teams to coordinate consistent communications to AVMA members, as well as teams across the AVMA to ensure effective communication of AVMA priorities.
Editorial Excellence: Fact-checking all copy rigorously, adhering to ethical journalism standards, & consistently meeting fast-paced digital publishing deadlines while maintaining standard house style (e.g., AP style).

Qualifications:

BS/BA degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
At least three to five years of professional reporting & writing experience, preferably in daily news, trade journalism, B2B publishing, or digital newsrooms.
Proven track record of covering science, medicine, healthcare, public health, or agriculture.
Must have exceptional interviewing skills, strong analytical ability to parse dense data & research, & proficiency with digital content management systems.
Direct experience reporting on veterinary medicine, animal welfare, or animal health industries preferred.
Skills in digital photography, basic audio/video editing, or data journalism a plus.

Deadline for application is 8/9/26. Submit cover letter, resume, & salary requirements & 2 writing samples including one written about a scientific topic & one example of a press release, news article, or guest editorial you have written about a research project or case study to: apply@avma.org .
The AVMA offers a supportive & flexible hybrid work environment & excellent benefits including heath, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term disability, & long-term disability insurance; FSA & HSA plans; 401(k) Plan; generous vacation & sick time; 11 Paid Holidays; Floating Holiday, Paid Parental Leave, an Employee Assistance Program, tuition & professional certification reimbursement, Compensatory Time Off, casual dress, 37.5 hour workweek, Association Forum/ASAE membership, & veterinary pet insurance.

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $78,000 - $82,000. Compensation decisions take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications, geographic location, business needs, & organizational policies. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity & consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

About the AVMA:

Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, with an office in Washington, D.C., the AVMA is structured to work for its members, & acts as a collective voice for its membership & for the profession. The AVMA provides many benefits to its members, including information resources, state & federal advocacy, opportunities to address issues affecting policies that govern the profession & practice of veterinary medicine, continuing education opportunities, quality publications, & discounts on personal & professional products, programs & services. The work of the AVMA is carried out by a dedicated staff of over 170. The organization is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors & has a $50M+ annual operating budget. Visit www.avma.org/AVMAcareers!

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