What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Editor position at Mindlance?
Job Details:
Job Title: Health Content Editor
Job Duration: 6 month contract (Contract to hire role)
Job Location: Atlanta GA – Hybrid / Newark NJ - Hybrid
Job Description:
Client is seeking a contract Associate Health Editor to report to the Executive Director, Features.
The Associate Editor will work alongside a team of editors to brainstorm, assign, and edit feature stories for our consumer audience.
This position requires basic medical knowledge; solid editing, writing, and interviewing skills; attention to detail; ability to meet tight deadlines; and the ability to collaborate with a large, fast-moving content team in a virtual environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Brainstorm, assign, and edit consumer-facing articles that appeal to a relevant and sometimes niche audience.
Work closely with our social media and marketing teams to create interesting
Work with our operations teams to get content published promptly
Find new, fresh, and creative angles to stories about various health conditions
Support the Executive Editor on special projects
REQUIREMENTS:
5 years in health content editing
Experience assigning clearly-defined story ideas to freelancers
High productivity evidenced in the ability to meet deadlines
Ability to edit stories for accuracy, balance, timeliness, and relevance
High reliability and ability to take direction and run with it
Flexibility and creativity to meet the needs of a growing multimedia news team in a competitive environment.
Detail-oriented and deadline-focused with solid proofreading skills
Ability to clearly and succinctly translate medical jargon and academic speak to a lay audience
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in English, biology, or other relevant area or equivalent experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Medical knowledge
Familiarity with Google Suite and publishing systems
EEO:
“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”
Salary : $40 - $41
