Health and Medical Science News Reporter

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: 31^st 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 sharply aware of the most promising new fields of inquiry.

To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter briefly highlighting three examples of your reporting via free-to-read links or include copies within the same file as the cover letter.

Main Responsibilities:

• Stay on top of the latest developments in health 


• Find exclusive, world-beating news stories


• Develop contacts and report on conferences


• Pitch stories to the news editors


• Consistently produce high-quality stories for the magazine, website, podcast and other platforms


• Contribute to other areas of the magazine such as features, comment and culture

Person Specification:

• Previous experience reporting science news is essential


• A passionate interest in health, and in science and technology more broadly


• Ideally, a relevant science or medicine degree, but this is not essential


• A good understanding of media law

About Us

New Scientist is a magazine brand for the insatiably curious, asking the big-picture questions about life, the universe and what it means to be human. From artificial intelligence to climate change, the latest innovations in health to the mysteries of quantum physics and the human mind, New Scientist covers the ideas and discoveries that matter. 

Since our publication was founded in 1956 for "all those interested in scientific discovery and its social consequences", it has expanded to include newsletters, videos, podcasts, holidays and live events. Our headquarters are in London, UK, and we also have staff in the US and Australia. 

www.newscientist.com

Package Description

Our benefits package increases the longer you’ve been with us. Here’s what to expect:

• 29 days’ holiday


• Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 4% Company contribution. 


• Life cover under the Pension Plan of up to 4x your basic salary. 


• DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards)


• Subsidised canteen


• Onsite gym (Northcliffe House only)


• Onsite nurse and GP clinics (Northcliffe House only)


• Our Employee Assistance Programme


• Discounted dining cards


• Private Medical Insurance – Bupa


• Flexible Working policy


• Free gym membership at Northcliffe House Gym


• Eye care assistance


• Family Friendly policies


• Employee Assistance Support


• Access to the magazine


• Access to newscientist.com, New Scientist app


• Invites to NS Events

Plus many other benefits….

Working for New Scientist

New Scientist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications to New Scientist will receive due consideration regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.