Our client, a leading online medical publishing company, is hiring a Health Editor Oncology on a contract basis
Job ID #: 82782
Work Location: Newark, NJ or Atlanta/Hybrid
Summary:
HEALTH EDITOR – ONCOLOGY
PLEASE NOTE – Hybrid to ATL or Newark office
- Looking for an Oncology Editor responsible for assigning and editing medical news content specifically related to oncology, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and relevance for a physician audience.
- The other half of the role would be focused on reporting and writing deep-dive features.
- The Oncology Editor will be working closely with the oncology team and reporting to the Executive Editor.
- This position requires knowledge of the field of oncology, solid news editing and feature writing skills, and attention to detail.
- This person must meet tight deadlines and collaborate with a large, fast-moving content team in a virtual environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assign and edit oncology articles, largely news, that appeal to a well-versed audience of oncologists and related specialties
- Pitch and write features with new, fresh, and creative angles, working closely with the Executive Editor
- Work with our marketing teams to create interesting newsletters and promotional content
- Work with our operations teams to get content published promptly
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years in health content editing and writing
- Extensive knowledge of the oncology field
- Experience assigning clearly-defined story ideas to freelancers
- Ability to edit stories for accuracy, balance, timeliness, and relevance
- Ability to write deep or investigative stories
- 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
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, biology, or other relevant area
Pay Range: $52-53