Associate Editor - MassDevice​/Medical Design & Outsourcing

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Associate Editor - Mass Device / Medical Design & Outsourcing

Associate Editor - Mass Device / Medical Design & Outsourcing
Fully Remote
• Remote

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a candidate passionate about covering medtech, a field that focuses on improving and saving people’s lives. Mass Device is the online business journal of the medical device industry, and MDO is the go‑to place for insights into medical technology. As our new associate editor, you’ll discover news and insights in corporate reports and financials, interview top executives and engineers/researchers, and translate complex scientific and technological advances into clear, engaging, and accurate stories for medtech insiders.

In this role, you’ll draw from your strong writing and editing foundation while developing skills in audience engagement and digital content strategy.

We value candidates eager to learn and collaborate. This is a position for people willing to get outside their comfort zone and stretch their abilities to do new things, whether it’s interviewing a CEO, hosting a webinar, moderating an event panel, growing a Linked In following, or using performance data (from website analytics, social media, newsletters) to understand audience behavior and refine our content approach to create insightful stories that go beyond what an AI would be able to generate.

If you’re a proactive individual eager to grow your editorial career with a supportive team, we encourage you to apply.

• Post up to 5 news articles, features, and other content per day on Mass Device and MDO, including some based on interviews. We focus on quality over quantity.
• Source and pitch relevant story ideas covering medtech research trends, technological news, and industry news.
• Meet daily social media requirements.
• Adhere to Mass Device and MDO’s high journalistic and quality standards.
• Support MDO (including its print editions and major projects including Women in Medtech and the Medtech Big 100), affiliated sites such as Medical Tubing + Extrusion and Drug Delivery Business News, Device Talks live and digital events, and other endeavors within WTWH Media’s Life Sciences organization.
• Assist with webinars and podcasts.
• Fulfill sales managers’ requests, such as providing them with industry insights.
• Travel to attend industry trade shows, company meetings and events as needed.

The ideal candidate for this role is detail-oriented, organized, flexible, eager to learn, social media savvy, willing to travel, and thrives in a collaborative environment with other editors and departments within the engineering group at WTWH Media. Experience writing for publications (student-run or other) is highly preferable.

As an Associate Editor, there is great opportunity for career growth within this data‑driven multimedia publishing company.

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism and/or communications; OR equivalent professional experience
• Knowledge and experience related to medtech, financial reporting, technology, and engineering is a plus
• Strong writing and proofreading skills
• Experience with MS Office, Word Press or other publishing tools; experience with Photoshop and other graphics programs is a plus
• Understanding of SEO and creating content that drives target audience opens and clicks
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills, including public speaking
• Comfortable using social media for audience engagement
• Deadline‑oriented time management skills, with the ability to turn around stories on tight deadlines and in multiple formats
• Consistent positivity and curiosity, and a sense of urgency to set and meet goals while maintaining journalistic integrity

This position is fully remote. Being in one of the major U.S. medical device hubs, such as Massachusetts, Minnesota or California, is a plus. Additional compensation consideration provided for candidates residing in areas of San Francisco, LA and Boston.

• Competitive salary and remote work environment
• Premium medical, dental, vision and other health plans – you choose what fits your needs
• Full…