Myelofibrosis News Columnist

Bionews, Inc. is seeking compassionate, community-rooted writers to join our freelance team as a Myelofibrosis News Columnist, sharing firsthand perspectives on living with or caring for someone affected by myelofibrosis across the United States.

About the Role

As a Myelofibrosis News Columnist with Bionews, Inc., you will craft personal essays in column format that inform, encourage, empathize with, and guide readers. Your words will reach patients, caregivers, clinical teams, researchers, and a broader public eager to better understand and support the rare disease community. Every piece is thoughtfully reviewed by professional editors who partner with you to refine your craft and strengthen each column. This is a contract, freelance position based in the United States. Please note: applicants must be part of the myelofibrosis community — patients are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet a recurring weekly deadline as established when you join.
• Stay in clear, responsive contact with your editors and managers.
• Deliver 400–800 word drafts aligned with Bionews policies and standards.
• Produce clean copy that, barring exceptions, takes editors no longer than 45 minutes to polish.
• Turn around editorial revisions promptly when requested.
• Finish onboarding and training assigned by Bionews HR.

Qualifications

• Prior experience writing for an audience; native or fluent English reading and writing skills.
• At least three months of direct experience living with myelofibrosis or caring for someone who has it (caregivers must be a direct relative, guardian, or spouse).
• A working understanding of how myelofibrosis affects the body.
• Strong creative writing ability, dependable time management, and the drive to consistently produce fresh, audience-focused content.
• Comfort quickly and independently picking up internet tools, with reliable internet access.
• Preferred: previous professional editing for publication, blog or column experience, familiarity with WordPress and Slack, and active involvement in myelofibrosis support groups, forums, or community spaces.

About Bionews, Inc.

Bionews, Inc. is a leading digital health, science, and publishing company devoted to a single mission: serving people with rare and chronic diseases. We connect these communities to trustworthy, timely, and relevant information, created by patients alongside professional journalists, editors, scientists, and media leaders. Guided by our R.A.R.E. values — Responsibility, Advocacy, Relationships, and Empowerment — we work to amplify the patient voice and improve quality of life. Learn more at www.bionews.com.

How to Apply

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