Job Overview

Job Title: Clinical News Reporter, The BMJ

Location: London hybrid (UK-based) 

Contract: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract (full-time)

Salary: £42,050

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025

An opportunity has arisen to join our award-winning editorial team at The BMJ as a Clinical News Reporter.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic reporter to help deliver timely, accurate, and impactful clinical stories for The BMJ, one of the world’s most respected medical journals.

This is a key role within our news team. You will be responsible for producing compelling clinical news articles for our website and print publication, breaking your own original stories, as well as monitoring a wide range of news sources to ensure we stay ahead of the curve on clinical developments relevant to our audience. The job will also involve an element of general medical news reporting, from big policy announcements to doctors' pay negotiations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Writing and filing breaking news stories on tight deadlines

• Monitoring news sources and identifying leads with clinical relevance

• Commissioning and coordinating news coverage in response to emerging events

• Liaising with editors and subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance

• Contributing to The BMJ’s commitment to clarity, balance, and evidence-based reporting

About you:

• Proven experience in health or science journalism

• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce accurate copy at speed

• A keen news sense and ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Confidence in engaging with clinical research, medical experts, and complex data

This is an excellent opportunity for a journalist with a strong clinical interest who thrives under pressure and is eager to inform and influence global healthcare through outstanding reporting.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Why work for us

Help us create a healthier world. We are a global healthcare knowledge provider. We publish The BMJ, one of the world’s most impactful medical journals and over 70 influential speciality journals. We offer digital tools to help health professionals worldwide tackle critical healthcare challenges. Find out more about us here.

Flexible Work and Workplace Perks

• Flexible work available to all employees: Remote first; Core hours; 9-day fortnight

• Discounted onsite gym and fitness classes 

Generous benefits

• Generous double-matching employer pension contribution, up to 12%

• Discounted dental and travel insurance

• Seven x salary life assurance cover and a generous income protection package

• Discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work and season ticket loan

• Discounts for retail and leisure products through yourReward 

Work-life balance and wellbeing

• Twenty-five days holiday + bank holidays + a BMJ Day off.

• Additional holiday through long service; buy up to 5 additional days 

• Leave for moving house, volunteering or getting married

• Concierge service Seniorcare by Lottie

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are not buzzwords to us, but fundamental company priorities

• We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique strengths and insights, enabling us to better serve our customers and drive positive change in our industry. 

• If you are from an under-represented or historically marginalised community, we are particularly interested in hearing from you. 

• Join our employee-led networks focusing on Gender, Race and Cultural Diversity, Sexual Orientation, Mental Health and Well-being, Parents and Carers and Age.

• Disability Confident Committed employer

Learning & Development

• Personal development plan 

• Mentoring scheme

• Career Coaching

• Opportunities to pursue professional development

• Strengths-based development