This is a 12-month fixed term contract, applications close August 10. Here’s the job description:
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 Global Health Reporter to report and analyse breakthroughs and solutions in health and ensure patients and communities feature heavily in our coverage.
Key focuses include health inequalities, the rise in non-communicable diseases across the developing world, health policies, international health crises, and tropical and neglected diseases that affect people around the world, especially in poorer communities.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract or staff secondment.
About the Role
- Break news and bring in stories in the field of global health
- Build and maintain a wide network of relevant contacts nationally and internationally
- Produce content for the Guardian, online and in print
- Work with the Guardian’s global teams to identify and develop the best possible content
About You
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of global health and health inequalities
- Strong track record with a national or international media outlet of breaking stories, reporting and feature writing
- Demonstrable experience of effective presentation and execution of ideas
- Ideally, you’ll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role and to cover under-reported stories.
We actively encourage applications from candidates who are BAME or from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.
We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.
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.
Job Share applications are welcome. If you are keen to apply jointly with someone else as a Job Share, you should make a single application and combine your CVs into one document.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 10th August 2023.
All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please contact Sean Brinkley at to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.
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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.
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.
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