Medical Journalist, TCTMD

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New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

This role is subject to a flexible hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of 2 pre-determined days per week in our mid-town office.

SUMMARY

The Medical Journalist, TCTMDis responsible forcovering interventional and general cardiology, health policy, regulatory, medical innovation, digital health, industry, and advocacy news and analysis for TCTMD. The individual will develop original, thought-provoking, and clinically relevant content, reporting directly to the Associate Director, Editorial Contentto help establish TCTMD as the leading global news resource in cardiovascular medicine. The Medical Journalist willidentifytopics and issues, develop high-quality news stories in cardiology and related medical specialties, and collaborate with theTCTMDOnline Newsstaff to keep news coverage and analysis current and relevant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports for daily medical newsservices, creating high-quality, compelling newsstories,and in-depth analyses. Reports on cardiovascular news, controversies,trends,and opinions.
• Identifiesbreaking news, topics, and story ideas.
• Increases output of daily stories; expands coverage to include health policy, regulatory, medical innovation, digital health, industry, and advocacy news and analysis (e.g., live reporting/blogging from FDA panels, events, and meetings).
• Seekscommentary from key opinion leaders and other organizations to put news intoan appropriatecontextfor readers.
• Participates in the redesign and continual enhancements to TCTMD.
• Ensures that breaking news is reportedin a timely manner.
• Works closely with theTCTMD Online News staffto develop appropriate timelinesandoptimaldelivery of contenttomeet deadlines.
• Serves as a liaison and emissary with external news sources and editors on behalf of TCTMD.
• Ensures the scientific integrity and overall excellence of his/her stories, including accuracy, content quality, organization, clarity, format, style, and consistency with TCTMD editorial projects.
• On occasion mayassistwith editingof TCTMD colleagues’ articles.
• Supports the editing and proofreading of written copy, using AMA or other appropriate standards of style.
• Periodic travel tocardiologymeetings in the US and abroad.
• Additional duties(participating in video interviews and podcasts) as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree orequivalentwork experience.
  
  Advanced degree in a related field, such as Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Writing, or Life Sciences is preferred.
• 4 to 7 years of experience in the field of medical writing and editing.
• Experience in a medical education or medical news organization.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology and AMA style standards.
• Experience with cardiovascular terminology and working with physician groups.
• Strong focus on flexibility, ability to multi-task, attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, good follow-up, and judgment.
• Must be able to prioritize and have the proven ability to set and meet deadlines, budgets, and expectations.
• Mustpossessexcellent communication and writing skills, patience, professionalism, and the ability to effectively interact with staff and management alike.
• Ability to analyze information and solve problems.

BENEFITS

• Choice of health plans include medical, Dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Pre-tax travel expenses through Transit Chek program
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Fourteen paid holidays each year

COMPENSATION

The hiring range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 per year. The annual salary that will ultimately be offered to the successful candidate will depend on job-related knowledge, education, skills, and experience.