We’re Looking for a Medical Journalist 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 Medical Journalist to drive our hourly SEO-optimised 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 Medical Journalist, you’ll research, write, and report top-trending stories, attend major European congresses, and conduct interviews with thought leaders—all to keep healthcare professionals informed and empowered.

📚 What You’ll Be Doing:

• Sourcing and writing SEO-optimised news on medical research, public health policies, and global healthcare trends.
• Publishing medically accurate, search-engine-optimised articles in EMJ’s house style daily.
• Attending international congresses and press briefings, providing written and video coverage of key events.
• Conducting interviews (written and video) with healthcare experts and KOLs.
• Monitoring emerging health trends and providing insightful coverage through EMJ’s lens.
• Collaborating with the editorial team to adapt content for multiple platforms, including the web, email, and social media.
• Contributing to the growth of EMJ’s podcast series and building a network of specialists across diverse clinical fields.

💡 What We’re Looking For:

• A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, publishing, or a scientific discipline.
• A keen interest in medical or scientific writing, with the ability to communicate complex medical concepts to a professional audience.
• Strong writing and editing skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in content SEO, Google Trends, and WordPress.
• Confidence in front of a camera for interviews and video reporting.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple projects.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and the ABPI code of practice is a plus.

🎉 Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Be part of a fast-paced, supportive team that values innovation and excellence.
• Attend leading international congresses, gaining insights into groundbreaking medical advancements.
• Work in our vibrant Moorgate office, with opportunities for professional growth and exciting projects like podcasts and video reporting.
• Collaborate with a passionate team on a mission to elevate healthcare globally
  
  Key Information

• Salary: £30,000
• 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 operate a hybrid working environment. We’d expect to see you in the office at least 3 days a week. During your probation, though, you’ll be in with us all five days—it’s the best way to get you up to speed and support your development. So, if you’re after something fully remote, this probably won’t be the right fit - we encourage people in office, where we people are achieving their personal and professional goals.

About EMJ

EMJ's purpose is to elevate the quality of healthcare globally, by supporting all healthcare professionals with free and easy access to medical journals and lifelong learning opportunities. We do this to create Gold Medal Winners, enabling healthcare professionals to become the best versions of themselves. Similarly we equip our employees with all the skills, tools and knowledge they need to be in the top 10% of what they do and create Gold Medal Winners in the company. 

At EMJ, we believe in…

• Taking care of your own: We all need to be proactive and responsible for our own actions. This will lead to an inspiring place to work that we are all proud of.
• Going the extra mile: Always give your best performance, this will create a team that is different to anything else, full of hard working, gold medal winners.
• Entire buy in: Everyone has loyalty to our vision, values, culture, and the long-term goals of EMJ. We are committed to doing so in a positive and passionate way.
  

Find out more about us and careers at EMJ. 

Application process:

As part of your application, you’ll see a mandatory video upload—this is your chance to shine! Share a bit about yourself, your passion for journalism, and why you’d love to join EMJ. We can’t wait to see you in action! 😊

Your CV will be reviewed by the Recruitment team. If successful, we will be in touch to arrange a 20-30 min video call. Following this there will be a writing task and a 2-stage interview process, one focused on competencies and one on the EMJ values.