Medical Journalist

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online health news publication is seeking a Medical Journalist to cover important clinical, regulatory, and policy updates affecting UK healthcare professionals. This role requires strong news sense, healthcare experience, and exceptional writing skills. Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering timely news.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

A collaborative team where everyone is given trust and autonomy to succeed

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of journalism experience in pharma, clinical or health policy reporting.
• Proven background in fast-paced daily news environments.
• Confident interviewing style and solid network of healthcare contacts.

Responsibilities

• Writing fast, accurate, high-impact stories on pharmaceutical, clinical and medico-political news.
• Covering breaking policy shifts, regulatory decisions and sector developments.
• Contributing ideas to daily editorial planning and news coverage.

Skills

Journalism experience

Writing skills

Research skills

Interviewing skills

Understanding of UK medical landscape

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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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

• 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