Reporter - Healthcare News Agency

Are you an experienced and skilled  science based news Reporter or Editor with an interest in healthcare publishing? We are currently recruiting a Reporter/Senior Reporter to work for an international healthcare news portfolio. Based in their central London office, the Reporter/Senior Reporter will be responsible for sourcing, writing and sub-editing stories whilst playing a part in the general running of the service.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Writing stories as and when required matching the house style and specifications
• Market awareness; providing stories of interest to subscribers (including pharmaceutical companies, regulators, analysts etc)
• Covering a wide range of healthcare related topics including stories, clinical trials and financial results  as well as relevant political and legal news relevant to the industry
• Accurately reporting on industry terminology, such as drug names and company/organisation names
• Searching for additional information to enhance news stories, such as third-party comments and context of the piece
• Building and maintaining strong industry relationships and contacts
• Attending meetings and press conferences as required
• Being able to guide overseas reporters on coverage, by building a well rounded knowledge of the service and audience
• Working with a translator in an overseas office to ensure correct stories are taken from the partner site as required

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven substantial experience as a medical/healthcare editor or reporter
• Knowledge of and ability to write about healthcare/life sciences and relevant financial news and issues
• Business to business experience
• Fast, efficient and accurate writing skills
• Excellent sub-editing skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of an multinational team
• Relevant techniques and skills to develop stories through interview, research and investigation
• Willingness to travel and work from home, if required
• Life science degree (desired)

This role would suit an experienced reporter/editor with a background in healthcare who is looking for the opportunity to get 'under the skin' of current issues within the pharmaceutical indstry.

For further information, please forward your CV and a short cover letter outlining your salary expectations and availability, as this role is now available.