Digital Journalist – Health and Wellness (1-Year Fixed-Term Contract)

RedCat Solutions Ltd
London
GBP 40,000 - 60,000
Job description

Digital Journalist – Health and Wellness (1-Year Fixed-Term Contract)

Digital Journalist – Health and Wellness (1-Year Fixed-Term Contract)

Are you an experienced digital journalist with a passion for health and wellness? A leading digital media platform is seeking a skilled professional to lead and shape its health and wellness coverage. This is a fantastic opportunity to produce original, high-performing content that informs, inspires, and engages audiences across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

As the Digital Journalist for health and wellness, you will:

  • Stay ahead of health and wellness trends, pitching, writing, and creating trending and seasonal content daily.
  • Write top-tier original articles that stand out while complementing third-party health content.
  • Develop and explore innovative ways to tell health and wellness stories through creative formats.
  • Collaborate with the Audience team to make data-driven editorial decisions that grow traffic and engagement for health content.
  • Assist the Lifestyle Lead by managing the health and wellness team’s workflow in her absence.
  • Flexibly respond to breaking health news and strategically plan long-term wellness features.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you will:

  • Proven experience working in a similar role for another leading digital publisher / media owner.
  • Have 3+ years of experience in digital journalism, with a solid understanding of CMS, metadata, tagging, captions, and audience insights.
  • Be skilled in interviewing, sourcing health-related stories, and editing content, with a strong grasp of media law.
  • Have experience working with data and video, or a willingness to learn these skills for health and wellness storytelling.
  • Possess an in-depth understanding of the UK health and wellness news landscape and audience interests.
  • Have an NCTJ qualification (or equivalent) and a track record of creating innovative, shareable health and wellness content.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication, inclusivity, and collaboration skills.
  • Show proficiency in SEO and an ability to craft a distinctive voice and perspective in health journalism.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a journalist who can:

  • Simplify science-heavy studies while adding authority with expert insights.
  • Stay on top of trending health topics, from breaking medical news to the latest wellness fads on TikTok.
  • Create helpful, shareable content with practical health tips and takeaways.
  • Innovate with new storytelling formats, including social video tailored to health and wellness audiences.

What We Offer

  • A 12-month contract with a central London office base for flexible, in-person collaboration.
  • The chance to work in a supportive, close-knit team with a culture of innovation.
  • A global platform to showcase your talent and make an impact in the health and wellness space.

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