Health Journalist

RBW Consulting; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a passionate journalist eager to make an impact in the healthcare sector. Join a fast-growing online health news publication that delivers trusted news to UK-based doctors. In this role, you'll write compelling stories on pharmaceutical and clinical developments, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. You'll thrive in a collaborative newsroom environment while maintaining high editorial standards. This flexible, remote-first position offers a chance to contribute to meaningful journalism that influences healthcare professionals across the UK. If you're ready to elevate your career in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Competitive salary

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Journalism

Healthcare Reporting

Pharmaceutical Knowledge

Research Skills

Interviewing Skills

Writing Skills

Education

Degree in Journalism or Related Field

Job description

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:

• Writing fast, accurate, high-impact stories on pharmaceutical, clinical and medico-political news

• Covering breaking policy shifts, clinical trials, regulatory decisions and sector developments

• Attending medical conferences and producing both news and feature content

• Interviewing clinicians, academics and healthcare stakeholders

• Contributing ideas to daily editorial planning and news coverage

• Upholding high editorial standards with strong sourcing and accuracy
  

What you’ll bring:

• At least 3 years of journalism experience in pharma, clinical or health policy reporting

• Proven background in fast-paced daily news environments

• Strong grasp of the UK medical and policy landscape

• Excellent writing and research skills with a focus on relevance and clarity

• Confident interviewing style and solid network of healthcare contacts

• Ability to work independently while collaborating remotely with a supportive editorial team

• A science background is helpful, but by no means essential
  

What's on offer

• Flexible, remote-first working model (UK based)

• Competitive salary and benefits

• 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