Health and Medical Science News Reporter

Job description

Health and Medical Science News Reporter Location: New Scientist Headquarters – HSK, London, W8 5HY Position: Full-time or part-time, permanent: Workplace Type: Hybrid - 3 days per week in office Closing date: 31st March 2026: Job Introduction: We are seeking a driven health reporter to break news stories on the most exciting developments in biomedical research, neuroscience, psychology and more. The winning candidate will contribute to all New Scientist ’s channels, including our website, magazine, podcast, video and newsletters, and will also have opportunities to contribute to other teams and areas of the wider business, from features and book reviews to events. This is not an entry level role – we are seeking journalists with prior newsroom experience and a honed instinct for what makes a great story. We are looking for reporters who know how to scour the journals and embargoed press releases for must-read discoveries, while also digging up their own off-diary exclusives. New Scientist ’s health and medicine coverage goes beyond mainstream health news to unpick the science of how our minds and bodies work. The winning candidate will be well-versed in biomedical science and shar...