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Medical Journalist

RBW Consulting

United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a skilled journalist passionate about healthcare communications. Join a respected online health publication dedicated to delivering timely news to UK-based doctors. As part of a collaborative editorial team, you'll cover critical developments in the healthcare sector, from policy shifts to clinical trials. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive environment that values autonomy and high journalistic standards. If you're ready to contribute your expertise and creativity, this full-time position could be your next career milestone.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Supportive Editorial Team

Autonomy in Work

Qualifications

At least 3 years of journalism experience in pharma or health policy reporting.
Strong understanding of the UK healthcare system.

Responsibilities

Write accurate stories on clinical and pharmaceutical news.
Attend UK medical conferences and generate story ideas.

Skills

Pharma Journalism

Clinical Reporting

Health Policy Reporting

Research Skills

Writing Skills

Education

Degree in Journalism or Related Field

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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:

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@rbwconsulting.com

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

[KEYWORDS] Pharma journalism, medico-political news, clinical reporting, medical journalist, healthcare reporter, science writer, UK health journalism, regulatory news, digital healthcare media, health policy, remote journalist, medical news,

Seniority level

Seniority level
Associate

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Science, Writing/Editing, and Research
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Writing and Editing, and Book and Periodical Publishing

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