News Editor (12-month contract)

QQFS (Qualitative & Quantitative Fieldwork Services); Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare innovation is seeking a talented news journalist to lead its news operations at Doctors.net.uk. This full-time maternity cover position involves writing engaging news articles and managing healthcare reporting. Ideal for a senior reporter or an experienced news editor looking for their next challenge.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company bonus scheme

Group Life Cover 4x salary

Pension contributions

Vitality medical after probation

Staff discount scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experienced journalist with a background in healthcare reporting is beneficial.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of media laws and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the news operation for Doctors.net.uk.
• Write 2-3 news articles daily and generate exclusive coverage.
• Recruit and manage freelance healthcare reporters.

Skills

Journalism

Time Management

Networking

Education

Journalism Qualification

Job description

Company Description

This will be a full-time, 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract.

About the Business Division:

Doctors.net.uk is a closed online community used by over 50,000 doctors daily and with a total membership of over 258,000. Products range from a trusted email communications platform to robust news and educational articles along with our world-class sponsored pharmaceutical content and doctors’ own user-generated content. Our mission is to continually improve these offerings as well as identifying new ways to support our community of doctors throughout their careers.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and talented news journalist to lead the news operation at Doctors.net.uk.

You will be a skilled and driven news journalist who thrives on hunting down exclusive and original stories to inform and engage your audience. You will have proven experience of meeting tight deadlines on a busy news desk, and good working knowledge of current media law, regulations and ethics. A journalism qualification is highly desirable. Experience of health and medical reporting is beneficial but not essential.

This is an exciting opportunity, and the role would suit a senior reporter looking to take the next step, as well as a seasoned news editor looking for a new challenge.

The Doctors.net.uk offices are based near Didcot, Oxfordshire, and we generally work on a 1-day office/ 4-day working from home pattern.

Objectives include:

• Manage and develop the Doctors.net.uk news operation to deliver original daily news coverage for the Doctors.net.uk audience
• Write 2-3 news articles each day
• Generate exclusive coverage
• Recruit and manage contributing freelance healthcare reporters
• Identify breaking news stories relevant to UK doctors
• Develop a strong network of contacts across the healthcare sector
• Produce features/ news analyses
• Identify and brief in news topics to freelancers and internal teams
• Organise news coverage for bank holidays
• Ensure news content is pitched correctly for a UK physician audience
• Research new sources of relevant news content for UK doctors
• Review ideas and concepts for news features/ analyses pitched by internal team members and contributors
• Review, edit and proofread news content, adhering to quality standards and house style
• Ensure news content contains nothing which is obscene, indecent, libellous or otherwise unlawful, contains commercial bias, or infringes the copyright or other rights of any third party

Qualifications

Additional Information

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave
• Participation in a company bonus scheme linked to personal and company performance
• Group Life Cover 4x salary
• Pension 4%/4% employee/employer contributions
• Vitality medicalafter probation
• Staff discount scheme
• Discounted gym membership

About M3 EU:

M3 EU is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, offering digital solutions across healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and more. Since our inception in 2000, we’ve seen remarkable growth, fuelled by our mission to utilize the internet for a healthier world and more efficient healthcare systems.

Our success is anchored in our trusted digital platforms that engage physician communities globally, facilitating impactful medical education, precise job placement, and insightful market research. M3 EU prides itself on a dynamic and innovative work environment where every team member contributes to global health advancements.

Joining M3 EU means being part of a dedicated team striving to make a significant difference in healthcare. We provide a unique opportunity for you to be at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, shaping the future in a meaningful career. Embrace the chance to drive change with M3 EU.

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