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Jessica Firger
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Health Journalist, Freelance
New York
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Biography
Jessica Firger is a health journalist with more than a decade of experience. She currently works as an associate producer at "The Dr. Oz Show." Previously she was senior health writer at Newsweek and a health writer at CBS News and Everyday Health. More broadly, her writing has been featured in numerous national media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, newyorker.com, New York Times, Marie Claire, Elle, Al Jazeera America and Salon, among others. She has extensive experience reporting on metro, crime and breaking news, and was the lead reporter on Occupy Wall Street for the Wall Street Journal. She received a Silurian Merit Award in 2012. Jessica holds a Master's degree in health and medical reporting from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.
Tech , Science , Health
local politics
Content
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States
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