Editor

RedCat Digital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Digital Editor to lead its health and wellness coverage. This role offers an exciting opportunity to create engaging, original content that resonates with audiences across the UK. You'll be at the forefront of health journalism, utilizing your expertise to simplify complex topics and innovate storytelling formats. Join a supportive team in a vibrant London office and make a significant impact in the health and wellness space. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible In-Person Collaboration

Supportive Team Culture

Global Platform for Talent Showcase

Qualifications

• 3+ years in digital journalism with a focus on health and wellness.
• Proven experience in a similar role with a leading digital publisher.

Responsibilities

• Lead health and wellness content creation and strategy.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance audience engagement and traffic.

Skills

Digital Journalism

SEO Proficiency

Interviewing Skills

Content Editing

Audience Insights

Creative Storytelling

Communication Skills

Education

NCTJ Qualification or Equivalent

Tools

CMS

Metadata Management

Data Analysis

Video Editing

Job description

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Digital Editor – Health and Wellness (1-Year Fixed-Term Contract)

Are you an experienced digital journalist with a passion for health and wellness? A leading digital media platform is seeking a skilled professional to lead and shape its health and wellness coverage. This is a fantastic opportunity to produce original, high-performing content that informs, inspires, and engages audiences across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

As the Digital Editor for health and wellness, you will:

• Stay ahead of health and wellness trends, pitching, writing, and creating trending and seasonal content daily.
• Write top-tier original articles that stand out while complementing third-party health content.
• Develop and explore innovative ways to tell health and wellness stories through creative formats.
• Collaborate with the Audience team to make data-driven editorial decisions that grow traffic and engagement for health content.
• Assist the Lifestyle Lead by managing the health and wellness team’s workflow in her absence.
• Flexibly respond to breaking health news and strategically plan long-term wellness features.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you will:

• Proven experience working in a similar role for another leading digital publisher / media owner.
• Have 3+ years of experience in digital journalism, with a solid understanding of CMS, metadata, tagging, captions, and audience insights.
• Be skilled in interviewing, sourcing health-related stories, and editing content, with a strong grasp of media law.
• Have experience working with data and video, or a willingness to learn these skills for health and wellness storytelling.
• Possess an in-depth understanding of the UK health and wellness news landscape and audience interests.
• Have an NCTJ qualification (or equivalent) and a track record of creating innovative, shareable health and wellness content.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, inclusivity, and collaboration skills.
• Show proficiency in SEO and an ability to craft a distinctive voice and perspective in health journalism.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a journalist who can:

• Simplify science-heavy studies while adding authority with expert insights.
• Stay on top of trending health topics, from breaking medical news to the latest wellness fads on TikTok.
• Create helpful, shareable content with practical health tips and takeaways.
• Innovate with new storytelling formats, including social video tailored to health and wellness audiences.

What We Offer

• A 12-month contract with a central London office base for flexible, in-person collaboration.
• The chance to work in a supportive, close-knit team with a culture of innovation.
• A global platform to showcase your talent and make an impact in the health and wellness space.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Writing/Editing

Industries

Technology, Information and Media