Medical Journalist

Lynn News; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in online health journalism is seeking a skilled journalist with a strong background in pharmaceutical and clinical reporting. This exciting role involves writing impactful stories on the latest developments in the UK healthcare system and health policy. You will collaborate with a dedicated editorial team, attend medical conferences, and build relationships with key stakeholders. With a flexible, remote-first working model, this position offers a supportive environment that values autonomy and high journalistic standards. If you're passionate about healthcare journalism and want to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote-first working model

Supportive editorial team

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of journalism experience in pharma or clinical reporting.
• Strong understanding of the UK medical landscape and healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Writing accurate stories on medico-political and clinical news.
• Covering policy shifts and regulatory developments in healthcare.

Skills

Pharma Journalism

Clinical Reporting

Health Policy Reporting

Research Skills

Interviewing Skills

Education

Degree in Journalism

Background in Science or Health Policy

Job description

Are you a skilled journalist with a background in pharmaceutical or clinical reporting and a passion for medico-politico news? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and respected online health publication that provides trusted, timely news to UK-based doctors.

As part of a collaborative editorial team, you'll break and write daily stories on the most important developments in the UK healthcare system, pharmaceutical industry, and health policy - helping healthcare professionals stay informed and ahead of the curve.

Please note: You must have journalism experience in pharma, clinical or medical policy reporting.

What You'll Be Doing

• Writing fast, accurate stories on medico-political, clinical and pharmaceutical news
• Covering policy shifts, clinical trials, regulatory developments and sector updates
• Attending UK medical conferences and writing news and feature content
• Building strong relationships with clinicians, PR contacts and medical institutions
• Generating story ideas, pitching, and contributing to editorial planning
• Maintaining the publication's high standards of editorial integrity
  
  

What You'll Bring

• At least 3 years of journalism experience in pharma, clinical or health policy reporting
• Strong understanding of the UK medical landscape and healthcare system
• Excellent writing and research skills, with a keen eye for relevant, impactful stories
• Confidence in interviewing clinicians, academics and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a remote, collaborative team.
• A science or health policy background is a plus, but not essential
  
  

What's On Offer

• Flexible, remote-first working model (UK based)
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Join a supportive editorial team that values autonomy and high journalistic standard
  
  

Apply now! Please ensure that relevant work examples are either included in your CV or sent separately to nicky.stunt@

Please note: Applications must be submitted via the job post. This is a full-time, permanent role based from the UK.

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