About the role

Features Writer & Assistant Editor creating editorial articles that tell our health organisation's story. Collaborating with departments to uncover leads, interviews, and engaging narratives.

Responsibilities

Lead on the creation of editorial articles that tell our story and further our strategic priorities.
Work independently to uncover story leads and pitch them to the Head of Content.
Deliver editorial stories that span a range of styles and formats, including news, features, interviews, case studies, 1st person ghosts, and audio/video scripts.
Work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders to identify positive stories and unearth interesting voices.
Utilise a network of contacts within the health research community to generate story leads.
Visit clinics to find leads among our volunteer community and conduct interviews.
Commission and edit freelance writers and photographers.
Provide editorial angles and assets for PR and social media.
Perform research on different health topics.
Ensure articles are accurate, informative, on-brand, and written with our audiences’ needs in mind.
Provide production and script-writing support to our Multimedia Creative and the wider Communications team.
Serve as a brand guardian, ensuring we speak with one voice across our public- and researcher-facing content.
Provide content writing and strategic communications support on ad hoc basis.
Stay up-to-date with local, national and international affairs.

Proven experience as a news and features writer, reporter or editor.
Demonstrable portfolio of published articles, including clear evidence of finding and delivering pieces across an array of story formats.
Adept at finding compelling stories and pitching them to a head of department or lead editor.
Experience of organising and conducting interviews with leading experts and members of the public.
Dextrous across a range of reporting and writing styles, including factual news and feature interviews.
Experience of video work, including script writing, production and off-camera interviewing.
Ability to write briefs, commission writers, edit copy, and handle administration associated with freelancers’ work.
Comfortable thinking across different platforms, from print to website to social media.
Some understanding of health research or experience writing health-related features.
Computer proficiency (MS Office, digital editing, web search and databases).
Excellent writing skills in English.
Understanding of journalistic and publishing/media law.
Broad knowledge of headline best practice.
Degree in journalism, communications or relevant field.

Salary from £40,000.
Generous Pension Scheme – We invest in your future with employer contributions of up to 12%.
30 Days Holiday pro rata + Bank Holidays – Enjoy a generous holiday allowance with the flexibility to take bank holidays when it suits you.
Enhanced Parental Leave – Supporting you during life’s biggest moments.
Cycle to Work Scheme – Save 25-39% on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice.
Home & Tech Savings – Get up to 8% off on IKEA and Currys products, spreading the cost over 12 months through salary sacrifice.
£1,000 Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone amazing? Get rewarded for bringing them on board!
Wellbeing Support – Access to Mental Health First Aiders, plus 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
A Great Place to Work – We have a lovely Central London office in Holborn, and offer flexible and remote working arrangements.