HPCi Media is a leading B2B publisher serving the health, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and nutrition industries. We are currently seeking a Science Reporter to join our editorial team, working across two of our flagship titles: Nutraceutical Business Review and Manufacturing Chemist.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and inquisitive journalist to cover the dynamic worlds of nutraceuticals and pharmaceutical manufacturing. You’ll be responsible for turning around daily news items, processing editor-selected press releases, identifying exclusives, interviewing industry figures, and maintaining an active presence on social media. You will play a key role in supporting the editor and helping shape editorial output across platforms.
Key Responsibilities
* Edit and write news stories with speed and accuracy
* Post and manage content across social media channels
* Monitor and process a high volume of press releases
* Attend relevant industry events and conferences, when required
* Collaborate closely with the editor and wider editorial team
* Publish Science group articles on their respective website as soon as they are written (to digital house style and standards)
* Optimise articles when uploading online for SEO, for example, via keywords and titles
* Use Social Media to broadcast the publication of new articles regularly
* Add all contacts and companies to the SMart system
* Pitch and pursue original stories, interviews and exclusives (when established)
About You
* Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
* Strong news sense and the ability to identify what makes a story
* Familiarity with SEO, digital publishing platforms and social media
* Ability to meet tight deadlines and deal with input from multiple sources
* A commitment to excellence, flexibility and a can-do approach
* An eye for detail and the ability to see the bigger picture
* A year or two's experience in a news room environment
* A porfolio of published news and content
* A strong interest in science, health and/or B2B communication
* A science or health-related background (academic or professional) is a plus
How to apply
If you think this sounds like you and you're keen to join our friendly and hard-working team based in SE1, then send a CV and covering letter to rossm@hpcimedia.com.
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