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Job summary

Join BMJ as an Editorial Scholar, a unique opportunity for medical students to gain hands-on experience in journalism and editing. Over a 12-month fixed-term contract, you will work with a team of editors, engage in content creation, and contribute to the student section of The BMJ. This role offers flexible working arrangements, including remote work, and is ideal for those passionate about medical communication.

Benefits

Flexible work available

Discounted onsite gym and fitness classes

Generous double-matching employer pension contribution

Discounted dental and travel insurance

Seven x salary life assurance cover

Discounted gym membership

Twenty-five days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

Must be a medical student or newly qualified doctor.
Experience in medical or general journalism preferred.
Clinical experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Be trained in journalism and editing.
Commission, peer review, select, and edit articles.
Plan, produce, and host episodes of The BMJ’s student podcast.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Education

Medical student or newly qualified doctor

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Job Title: Editorial Scholar

Contract: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Location: London, Hybrid

Application Closing Date: Friday 23rd May 2025

Are you a medical student interested in learning how a medical journal is run? Do you have a passion for creating engaging content for medical students? If so, apply to be The BMJ’s next editorial scholar.

The editorial scholar takes one year out of medical school to work with The BMJ’s international team of editors and lead BMJ Student, the student section of The BMJ.

In this role you will:

Be trained in journalism and editing
Commission, peer review, select, and edit articles
Plan, produce, and host episodes of The BMJ’s student podcast Sharp Scratch
Be involved with publishing the journal for print and online
Have the opportunity to write your own articles for BMJ Student as well as other sections within The BMJ
Maximise the potential of The BMJ’s student offering.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have clinical experience and can communicate ideas effectively. You will be motivated, creative, and preferably have experience of medical or general journalism. You must be a medical student or newly qualified doctor.

We anticipate you will be working remotely most of the time. There will be opportunities to spend time in The BMJ London office.

Please submit the following, combined into one document:

A covering letter (maximum 400 words) stating why you would be suitable for the position.
Your CV.
An outline of an idea for one Sharp Scratch episode (maximum 500 words). Please present your rationale for the episode, a bullet point plan that outlines three topics of conversation, and a suggestion for an expert guest.
A proposal for one article aimed at medical students (maximum 300 words). State which BMJ Student article type it falls under, explain why the topic is important, relevant, and interesting to our readers, and outline what the article will cover. Please present your ideas as a bullet point plan, giving as much detail as possible within the word limit.

Please upload all documents as one single PDF.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 23rd of May

We will interview shortlisted candidates by video call in June and would like the successful applicant to start in August 2025.

For further information, please contact Emma Rourke, clinical editor (erourke@bmj.com) or George Webster, editorial scholar (gwebster@bmj.com).

Why work for us

Help us create a healthier world. We are a global healthcare knowledge provider. We publish The BMJ, one of the world’s most impactful medical journals and over 70 influential speciality journals. We offer digital tools to help health professionals worldwide tackle critical healthcare challenges. Find out more about us here.

Flexible Work and Workplace Perks

Flexible work available to all employees: Remote first; Core hours; 9-day fortnight
Discounted onsite gym and fitness classes
Generous double-matching employer pension contribution, up to 12%
Discounted dental and travel insurance
Seven x salary life assurance cover and a generous income protection package
Discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work and season ticket loan
Discounts for retail and leisure products through yourReward

Work-life balance and wellbeing

Twenty-five days holiday + bank holidays + a BMJ Day off.
Additional holiday through long service; buy up to 5 additional days
Leave for moving house, volunteering or getting married
Concierge service Seniorcare by Lottie

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are not buzzwords to us, but fundamental company priorities
We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique strengths and insights, enabling us to better serve our customers and drive positive change in our industry.
If you are from an under-represented or historically marginalised community, we are particularly interested in hearing from you.
Join our employee-led networks focusing on Gender, Race and Cultural Diversity, Sexual Orientation, Mental Health and Well-being, Parents and Carers and Age.
Disability Confident Committed employer

Learning & Development

Career Coaching
Opportunities to pursue professional development
Strengths-based development

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