Job Overview

Are you a medical student interested in learning how a medical journal is run? Do you have a passion for creating engaging content for medical students? If so, apply to be The BMJ’s next editorial scholar. 

The editorial scholar takes one year out of medical school to work with The BMJ’s international team of editors and lead BMJ Student, the student section of The BMJ, for one year.

Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Be trained in journalism and editing

• Commission, peer review, select, and edit articles

• Plan, produce, and host episodes for The BMJ’s student podcast Sharp Scratch

• Be involved with publishing the journal for print and online

• Have the opportunity to write your own articles for BMJ Student as well as other sections within The BMJ

• Run BMJ Student’s social media channels

• Maximise the potential of The BMJ’s student offering

Skill, Experience & Qualifications

We are particularly interested in candidates who have clinical experience and can communicate ideas effectively. You will be motivated, creative, and preferably have experience of medical or general journalism. You must be a medical student or newly qualified doctor.

How should you apply?

Please submit the following combined into one document:

1. A covering letter (maximum 400 words) stating why you would be suitable for the position.

2. Your CV

3. An outline of an idea for one Sharp Scratch episode (maximum 500 words). Please present your rationale for the episode, a bullet point plan that outlines three topics of conversation, and a suggestion for an expert guest.

4. A proposal for one article aimed at medical students (maximum 300 words). State which BMJ Student article type it falls under, explain why the topic is important, relevant, and interesting to our readers, and outline what the article will cover. Please present your ideas as a bullet point plan, giving as much detail as possible within the word limit.

Please upload all documents as one single PDF.

The closing date for applications is Friday 26th April 2024.

We will interview shortlisted candidates by video call in May 2024 and would like the successful applicant to start in August 2024.

We anticipate you will be working remotely most of the time. There will be opportunities to spend time in The BMJ office in London as well. 

For further information, please contact Tom Nolan, Clinical editor (tnolan@bmj.com) or Éabha Lynn, editorial scholar (elynn@bmj.com).

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