Medscape · 5 months ago
Sr. Editor
Newark, New Jersey
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expMedscape is part of Jobson Healthcare Information, a leading healthcare information provider. They are seeking a Senior Editor to support the Vision Monday and 20/20 publications, responsible for reporting, researching, writing, and editing articles across various platforms, while also overseeing editorial programs and live events.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPrimary and Urgent Care
Responsibilities
Identify newsworthy stories, write compelling copy & edit articles on medical, optical and business topics
Ideate on coverage, stay ahead of trends & find creative ways to connect with readers
Daily, weekly, & monthly journalistic reporting of news and key corporate developments and business expansion
Develop creative feature ideas translatable across digital, print and live platforms
Oversee major integrated editorial programs including live events and forums
Write and copyedit articles, headlines, blurbs, decks, callouts and sideboards for layouts for Vision Monday, VMAIL, and 20/20 print & digital publications, website, newsletters, magazines and special editorial supplements
Respond to reader inquiries and fact check as needed
Work with clients, sales and production/design to meet all deadlines as required
Represent publications at media events, trade shows and conferences
Help strategize and develop content for new features, live events and special reports
Develop productive, working relationships with senior executives/thought leaders among companies in the optical industry
Cultivation of knowledge, contacts, companies in technology, lens and lab arena
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree required
Minimum of 5-8 years in news writing/editing
Excellent writing and editing skills; strong command of English grammar and usage
Possess a meticulous eye for details and accuracy, and be internet savvy
Charismatic self-starter with high degree of internal motivation and curiosity; ability to build relationships and work independently with high ethical standards
Strong computer skills including MS Office (Word, PowerPoint) and ability to navigate on a variety of computer and mobile devices for use on social networking
Excellent people and organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects at once
Knowledge of optical/healthcare field and business matters a plus
Familiarity with CMS edit systems
Thorough knowledge of social/digital media platforms, reflecting successful program/content initiatives
Familiarity and comfort level with the retail business, both brick and mortar plus digital; someone who can cover leading groups, spark trend coverage from outside the field
Benefits
Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)
Company
Medscape
Medscape provides integrated medical information and educational tools online for primary care physicians and health care professionals. It is a sub-organization of WebMD.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21M2001-12-27Acquired
1999-09-27IPO
1999-03-18Series Unknown· $21M
Leadership Team
Christina Hoffman
SVP/ Chief Strategic Officer
Amenah Jaffery
Director, Strategic Partnerships
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