Health and Inequalities Correspondent

5 months ago

London, United Kingdom Guardian News & Media Full time

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

We're now looking for a **Health and Inequalities Correspondent **to report on health and inequalities for all Guardian and Observer platforms, including daily news and analysis, news features, multimedia material, and material for non-news sections as required.

This role reflects the Guardian's commitment to reporting on issues of race, diversity, and inequality and community cohesion. A key focus will be Britain's Black, Asian and ethnic-minority populations, and on racial justice issues within health and the NHS more widely.

**About The Role**
- Produce content (text, audio, etc) for all Guardian and Observer platforms
- Work as part of the news team to write news articles, features, interviews, and analysis, focusing on inequalities within health and the NHS, with a particular focus on issues affecting Britain's Black, Asian and ethnic-minority populations and wider racial justice issues.
- Keep up to date with issues across the UK and work with national editors and health editors to identify and develop the best possible content
- Keep editors informed of stories in development
- Help develop innovative digital storytelling
- Develop and maintain contacts in your specialist area and, through them, develop exclusive and original material where possible

**About You**
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of health and inequality issues
- Strong track record of reporting and feature writing
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of Black, Asian and ethnic-minority populations and racial justice issues
- Prior journalistic experience, working in a fast-moving news environment, preferably for a major newspaper or website
- Range of contacts
- Ideally, you'll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role

**How to apply**

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.

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**Benefits at the Guardian**

**Culture & Wellbeing**

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace.

You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day.

We offer great tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including free yoga and pilates. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

**Learning & Development**

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

**Our Working Environment**

We take pride in our surroundings and are pleased to offer versatile meeting rooms and colourful communal areas. We have a brilliant canteen that caters to breakfast, lunch and dinner, with views overlooking Regent's Canal. Our multi-faith prayer room provides privacy for those who require a safe space when in the office. Also, coming soon, the Yellow room, a dedicated space for expressing if you are breastfeeding.

**Additional Benefits & Policies**

We offer 30 days annual leave per annum, plus an additional 5 day holiday purchase scheme. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to life cover, income protection, healthcare, sick pay and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.

Job Number

76

Location

Kings Place

Business Area

Editorial

Employment Type

Full time

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