The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a non-profit consumer organization conducting innovative programs in nutrition, alcohol policy, and food safety. CSPI publishes Nutrition Action Healthletter, the nation's largest-circulation health newsletter. CSPI strives to provide useful, impartial information to the public, represent citizens' interests before legislative, regulatory, and judicial bodies, and ensure that advances in science are used for the public's good. CSPI is supported by its 900,000 subscribers to Nutrition Action Healthletter and foundation grants.
CSPI is seeking a science/health writer to research and produce articles for our Nutrition Action Healthletter, prepare consumer-oriented documents for our web site, and provide
editorial assistance on reports. Good reporting skills and the ability to research and write articles on tight deadlines are essential. Superior fact-checking and proofing skills are
crucial to success. Must also be able to re-write material produced by other researchers and make the science come alive. We require a BS/BA, knowledge of diet/health, and at
least 3 to 5 years experience in science/health writing (for the lay public) for a major newspaper, magazine, web site, or wire service.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a non-profit consumer organization conducting innovative programs in nutrition, alcohol, and food safety. CSPI publishes Nutrition Action Healthletter, the nation's largest-circulation health newsletter. CSPI strives to provide useful, objective information to the public, represent
citizens' interests before legislative, regulatory, and judicial bodies, and ensure that advances in science are used for the public's good. CSPI is supported by the 900,000
subscribers to Nutrition Action, donors, and foundation grants.
Starting salary is commensurate with experience. Additionally, CSPI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package along with a healthy working environment.
Please send your application materials, which should include a cover letter, résumé, and samples of science writing for the lay public to:
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