Staff Writer

Haymarket has been producing world class media brands for professional audiences for more than 60 years - and we also deliver the same service for client companies and professional associations.

One of those clients is the Society and College of Radiographers, for whom we create the monthly magazine Synergy for its 32,000 members, plus online news and social media.

The audience is mainly diagnostic radiographers undertaking X-ray, CT and MRI scans, and therapeutic radiographers designing and delivering treatments for cancer patients. They are an increasingly important sector of NHS staff, and our coverage includes everything from industrial relations to the latest medical technology and human interest stories.

As staff writer your main role will be the gathering of news and the creation of news and features content across all digital channels. This is an exciting time for the brand as we transition from a print magazine to an immersive digital experience on the Shorthand platform, linking seamlessly with the website and social media.

This is a fantastic opportunity as a first or second job in journalism, in a busy, varied role, that will challenge you to develop your skills within a supportive team. We are looking for a strong writer and confident communicator, who is focused and organised, curious and tenacious, and keen to learn.

No Previous Experience In The Medical Sector Is Required.

Your responsibilities as staff writer include:

Strategy:

Create high quality content that fits the needs and interests of the target audience.
Work to meet and surpass the goals and performance targets set for the different media channels.
Aim to identify and deliver exclusive news and features wherever possible.
Develop and maintain a network of key contacts as a basis for news gathering.
Work towards the best possible presentation of all content.
Ensure all content can be easily found on the internet.
Use analytics to systematically review and improve your coverage.
Monitor rival media and adjust your coverage/performance to compete.
Be aware of the commercial priorities of the brand.
Ensure your organisational systems are easily understood and managed in your absence.

Day to day:

Create high quality, engaging and effective content, to deadline.
Ensure your writing is consistently of the highest standard, in news, news analysis, and feature articles.
Produce lively and engaging social media content to brand guidelines.
Generate ideas for new content and pitch them effectively to the deputy editor.
Work to ensure the accuracy, style and legality of all content.
Work effectively in the CMS of the website and associated digital products.
Set a high standard in terms of general behaviour, appearance and professionalism.