News Editor (Digital Health)

TL;DR

News Editor (Digital Health): Managing the daily news output and editorial schedule for a healthcare IT publication focusing on the NHS with an accent on reporting, sub-editing, and team leadership. Focus on sourcing high-quality stories, managing editorial deadlines, and coordinating content distribution via CMS and social media.

Location: Hybrid (London). Sponsorship is usually not offered.

Company

A B2B events and communities business powering market-leading events and publications across sectors including Healthcare, Business Technologies, and HR.

What you will do

• Manage the daily news list and schedule to ensure three stories are published every weekday.
• Line-manage the team's news reporter, providing guidance and constructive feedback for their development.
• Source news stories and build strong relationships with industry contacts and opinion leaders.
• Write and sub-edit high-quality news content tailored to healthcare IT leaders.
• Publish and promote content via WordPress, social media, and weekly newsletters.
• Represent the brand at annual conferences, meetings, and press events.

Requirements

• Superior writing and editing skills with strong news judgment from journalism or content settings.
• Excellent organizational skills for juggling multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to quickly edit copy for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and house style accuracy.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with both remote and face-to-face colleagues.
• Genuine interest in healthcare IT and the NHS.
• Must have the right to work in the UK (Sponsorship not usually offered).

Nice to have

• Prior experience in formal line management or mentorship of junior colleagues.
• Experience using content management systems (CMS).
• Experience writing complex topics, features, or commercially-backed content.
• Specific knowledge of the healthcare or IT sectors.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment rooted in ownership, empathy, teamwork, and integrity.
• Opportunity to grow and shape your own career path within a dynamic B2B business.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment.
• Access to a diverse and driven team of professionals across multiple regions.