Health Fellow

Insider is hiring a fellow to join our health team in London. You will be covering health news as it happens, and also researching, writing, pitching, and reporting for health-related stories that aren't time sensitive. The salary of this role is £24,000, and is a 6 month contract running from June 2023 to December.

Insider's Health team covers a wide range of topics, including COVID-19, nutrition, cannabis, and the wellness industry. Our style is smart, conversational, exciting, and geared toward a general audience. We're looking for a reporter who is excited to cover the full spectrum of health topics in various ways, including news posts, first person stories, and explainers.

What you'll have:

• Experience reporting and writing (university publications are great)
• A passion for digital storytelling and voracious reading habits
• Familiarity with digital and social media
• Ability to work quickly and collaboratively with a fast-paced team
• Proofreading and copyediting skills

Additionally, we're looking for someone with the following:

• An interest in general health trends and news
• The confidence to call/email sources when reporting a story, with guidance from the editors
• A demonstrated understanding of fact-checking and objective news writing
• A natural curiosity about what's happening near you and around the world
• A familiarity with Insider's brand

If this sounds like your dream job, apply here with your CV and cover letter.