Reporter

We’re Looking for a Reporter to Join EMJ’s Editorial Team.

Are you passionate about medical news, cutting‑edge advancements, and healthcare innovation? EMJ, a leading medical publisher, is searching for an enthusiastic Reporter to drive our SEO news strategy
, covering the latest breakthroughs across 18 therapy areas. This is a unique opportunity to elevate your journalism career within a fast‑growing organisation at the forefront of global medical education.

As a Reporter
, you’ll research, write, and report top‑trending stories
, attend major European congresses, and conduct interviews with thought leaders on camera to keep healthcare professionals informed.

Who you are:

• Driven by News & Results: You possess a genuine hunger for news, are driven to share compelling stories, and are results‑oriented, focused on the impact of your work.
• Skilled Communicator: You can communicate complex topics clearly and accurately to a professional audience, with excellent writing and editing skills and attention to detail.
• SEO & Digital Savvy: You are proficient in content SEO, Google Trends, and Word Press, understanding how to drive visibility in a fast‑growth environment.
• Ambition to Develop your On‑Camera Presence: Experience in on‑camera reporting is preferable but not required. You are willing to upskill and develop a comfortable and engaging on‑camera reporting presence for interviews and video content.
• Highly Organised & Proactive: You possess strong organisational skills, effectively managing tight deadlines and multiple projects with a proactive approach to identifying and covering emerging trends, and you thrive while working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Medical Acumen or Relevant Degree (Plus): A bachelor's degree in journalism, publishing, or a scientific discipline or knowledge of medical terminology and the ABPI code of practice is a plus.

What you’ll do:

Produce Engaging SEO Medical News: Source and write SEO news on medical research, public health policies, and global healthcare trends daily.

Publish Accurate & Optimised Content: Publish medically accurate articles in EMJ’s house style, ensuring optimal search engine visibility.

Provide International Congress Coverage: Attend international congresses and press briefings, delivering written and video coverage of key events, making a real impact on our content.

Conduct Key Leader Interviews: Confidently conduct on‑camera and written interviews with Key Opinion Leaders and healthcare experts, contributing to high‑value content.

Deliver Compelling On‑Camera Reports: Develop skills and confidence to eventually report on camera in an engaging and compelling manner, bringing medical news to life.

Monitor & Report on Emerging Trends: Track emerging health trends and provide insightful coverage through EMJ’s unique perspective.

Collaborate for Multi‑Platform Content: Work with the editorial team to adapt content for web, email, and social media channels, ensuring broad reach.

Contribute to Podcast Growth & Network Building: Support the growth of EMJ’s podcast series and build a network of specialists across diverse clinical fields.

Key Information

• Salary:£35,000 - £40,000 based on experience
• Hours: 8.30am – 5pm, Mon‑Fri
• Working pattern: Hybrid min 3 days in the office (FT in office during probation)
• Reporting to:Managing Editor
• Location: Our buzzing London/Moorgate office

We offer a hybrid work environment, balancing office and remote work. To support your training and development during your initial three‑month probation, this period will be fully office‑based, five days a week. Following this, we anticipate a regular office presence of at least three days a week to maintain collaboration and team connection.

What's in it for you:

• Enjoy Bupa medical cashback after passing probation and Aviva private medical insurance after one year, keeping you covered when it matters most.
• Start with 25 days of holiday
  , plus an extra day for each year of service (up to 30 days!).
• From our legendary Summer Ball to festive Christmas celebrations, we love bringing everyone together.
• Enjoy free breakfast and fresh fruit to keep you energised.
• Get the chance to attend amazing events in the Wembley…