Health Editor

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$45.00/hr - $50.00/hr

Job Title:
Health Editor (Contract Position)

Service Type: Media/Publishing

Reports To: Editorial Director

Job Overview:

Medscape is seeking a Health Editor to oversee the assignment and editing of medical news content related to cardiology. This role ensures content accuracy, clarity, and relevance for a physician audience. The ideal candidate has a strong background in cardiology content editing, exceptional editing skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, virtual newsroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop fresh and engaging story angles in cardiology.
• Assign and edit high-quality cardiology articles for a specialized physician audience.
• Collaborate with freelance writers, providing clear guidance and feedback.
• Work with marketing teams to create compelling newsletters and promotional content.
• Coordinate with operations teams to ensure timely publication of content.
• Support the Cardiology and Campaigns teams on special editorial projects.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 5+ years of health content editing experience.
• Extensive knowledge of cardiology and 5+ years of cardiology content experience.
• Strong ability to assign and refine story ideas for freelancers.
• Deadline-driven with high productivity and attention to detail.
• Ability to edit stories for accuracy, balance, timeliness, and relevance.
• Strong proofreading skills with a keen eye for clarity and conciseness.
• Ability to translate complex medical language into accessible content.
• Flexible and creative mindset in a dynamic, competitive editorial environment.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Biology, or a relevant field.
• 5+ years of cardiology content experience.

This hybrid role requires in-office presence on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in Atlanta (preferred) or Newark (secondary option).

Associate

Contract

Writing/Editing

Health and Human Services