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Health Journalist

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Southampton
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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

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