Health Journalist

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online health news publication is seeking a journalist with strong healthcare experience to deliver timely news to UK doctors. The role involves writing impactful stories, covering policy shifts, and collaborating with an editorial team. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in journalism and excellent writing skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of journalism experience in pharma, clinical, or health policy reporting.
• Strong grasp of the UK medical and policy landscape.

Responsibilities

• Writing fast, accurate, high-impact stories on pharmaceutical and clinical news.
• Covering breaking policy shifts and attending medical conferences.

Skills

Journalism

Research

Writing

Interviewing

Job description

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Are you a journalist with a sharp news sense, strong healthcare or pharmaceutical experience, and a passion for breaking daily stories that matter?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and fast-growing online health news publication delivering trusted, timely news to UK-based doctors. If you thrive in a live newsroom-style environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

You'll be part of a collaborative editorial team reporting on the most important clinical, regulatory, and policy updates that impact healthcare professionals across the UK.

What you'll be doing:

1. Writing fast, accurate, high-impact stories on pharmaceutical, clinical, and medico-political news
2. Covering breaking policy shifts, clinical trials, regulatory decisions, and sector developments
3. Attending medical conferences and producing both news and feature content
4. Interviewing clinicians, academics, and healthcare stakeholders
5. Contributing ideas to daily editorial planning and news coverage
6. Upholding high editorial standards with strong sourcing and accuracy

What you'll bring:

1. At least 3 years of journalism experience in pharma, clinical, or health policy reporting
2. Proven background in fast-paced daily news environments
3. Strong grasp of the UK medical and policy landscape
4. Excellent writing and research skills with a focus on relevance and clarity
5. Confident interviewing style and a solid network of healthcare contacts
6. Ability to work independently while collaborating remotely with a supportive editorial team
7. A science background is helpful but not essential

What's on offer:

1. Competitive salary and benefits
2. A collaborative team where everyone is given trust and autonomy to succeed

Apply now with your CV and relevant work example links.

[Keywords] Pharma Journalism, Daily news reporting, clinical reporting, medical journalist, health journalist, health reporter, medico-political news, science journalist