Health Correspondent

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom The Telegraph Full time

The Health Correspondent works with the Health Editor to ensure the Daily Telegraph’s coverage is comprehensive and of the highest standard.
In this role, they will report on breaking news stories on the Health patch as well as plan for and cover diary events on the Health patch as required.
The Health Correspondent must be able to understand, identify the best news line in, and write clear copy on health developments published in scientific journals. They are responsible for finding and writing stories about health issues, and are expected to source exclusives, and write features when required. They are required to build and maintain relevant contacts, in conjunction with the Health Editor.
They write stories for the newspaper and the Daily Telegraph website, with an understanding of how best to present stories online. The Health Correspondent also works closely with news editors, other news reporters and specialists, and other journalists across the newspaper.
Key responsibilities
- The Health Correspondent is expected to provide high quality, accurate coverage of the Health patch and to bring in exclusive news stories. They will be required to cover Health events such as conferences and file copy from the ground for the website when necessary.
- They are responsible for helping to plan for and produce stories for key dates in the Health calendar.
- They are expected to write accurate, clear and concise news stories in house style.
- They are expected to meet tight deadlines and to organise their schedule around the deadline demands of the newsroom.
- Under pressure, they are expected to identify the best line for a potential story and relay that information to news editors clearly and concisely.
- They are responsible for ensuring stories are accurate and legally compliant.
- They are expected to have an understanding of the stories which attract readers online and that readers and subscribers to the Daily Telegraph are interested in. Through their articles, they will help the company to reach its goal of attracting and retaining more subscribers online.

Key skills
- Experience working in health news, either at a specialist publication or in a national newsroom or equivalent is highly desirable. It is essential that those with a general reporting background can demonstrate an ability to break news, find exclusive stories, and develop contacts, and would ideally have some experience of covering health news.
- An ability to write clear, accurate copy is essential.
- A proven ability to develop sources and contacts is essential.
- It is essential to be highly organised and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously while effectively prioritising different tasks and meeting tight deadlines.
- It is essential to be a strong verbal communicator, who is able to explain stories succinctly and clearly to editors.
- Knowledge of how best to present stories online is desirable.

Our benefits
The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Training and development
With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.
Our commitment to inclusion
To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website.


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