Natalie Healey is a freelance journalist, editor and medical writer. She is the former head of editorial at Patient – home of the UK's largest independent health website and the Patient Access app.
Her work has appeared in publications such as NetDoctor, Refinery29, Cosmopolitan and Women's Health. She's produced content for many well-known brands and charities too.
Natalie has several years of experience working for both print and online publications. She is comfortable writing for a range of audiences.
She loves interviewing interesting people and her superpower is conveying complex information in a clear and engaging way.
Work history
Head of EditorialPatient
- London, United KingdomFull Time
At Patient, I was responsible for the site's content strategy (editorial, social and video) with a clear focus on ROI, SEO and engagement. I wrote, commissioned and edited interesting, empathetic and accurate health articles, ensuring quality output and timely delivery from my internal editorial team, freelance writers and external specialist agencies.
I maintained Patient's editorial guidelines which are used across various departments at the company.
Senior digital editor at NetDoctorHearst Magazines UK
- London, United KingdomFull Time
At Hearst I led the strategy and creation of original, engaging and beautifully designed health content for NetDoctor (one of the UK’s most-read health sites). I wrote, commissioned and edited articles, ensuring everything was published to SEO guidelines. I worked closely with commercial team to ensure any partnerships matched the brand’s vision. And I kept abreast of the latest digital media developments and medical news.
Skills
- Copywriting
- Journalism
- Article Writing
- Marketing Strategy
- Ad Copywriting
- Editing Copy
- SEO
- Content Strategy