Health Reporter

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote (UK)
• Job Type: Freelance (Casual Worker Agreement)
• Salary: Not Specified

Newsweek is a global media organization with over 90 years of experience, reaching 100 million people monthly across print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions.

Newsweek is seeking a freelance Health Reporter to join its UK team. The role requires detailed knowledge of consumer-facing general health and medical topics, medical advancements, wellness trends, and the U.S. healthcare industry. The ability to simplify complex health information for an American audience is essential.

Topics to be covered include:

• Women and Men’s Health (menopause, preventative screening, lifestyle, family health)
• Heart Health (cardiovascular disease, blood pressure, cholesterol)
• Respiratory Health (asthma, COPD)
• Oncology (breast cancer, NSCLC, prostate cancer)
• Autoimmune Conditions (rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis)
• Alzheimer’s Disease (research, treatments, market trends)
• Wearables & Digital Health (health ROI, consumer tech)

The Health Reporter will be responsible for researching, sourcing, pitching, and writing stories daily.

Requirements

• Experience in a reporting role for a reputable organization.
• Strong understanding of digital journalism.
• Skillful approach to writing engaging stories.
• Adept at identifying health stories and topics of interest to a U.S. audience.
• Organization and planning skills.
• SEO and online journalism skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, source, pitch, and write stories each day.
• Ensure Newsweek delivers high-quality reporting that is accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism.

Company Information

Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.