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Bionews, Inc. · 1 day ago

Associate Health Editor

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Bionews, Inc. is looking for an experienced associate health editor to join their growing Editorial team. The role involves editing informative and engaging articles for audiences of rare disease patients and caregivers, requiring strong editing skills and experience in health writing.

Clinical TrialsDigital MediaHealth CareLife SciencePublishing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support the Editorial Director, Health, and Health Content Editor in meeting deadlines and creating a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing environment

Work closely with our writers, science editors, and copy editors to create unique health content in the rare disease space

Edit well-researched articles that incorporate SEO best practices and follow Bionews editorial standards

Research new and compelling content ideas and find interesting people to profile

Write well-researched articles that incorporate SEO best practices and engaging profiles that follow Bionews editorial standards

Assign articles based on pitches, commercial programs, and SEO content plans

Create engaging, empathetic, and extremely credible content

Ensure that all articles maintain consistency in quality, tone, and brand voice

Help manage the edit schedule and ensure that all deadlines are met

Recruit and manage freelance writers

Qualification

Health writing experienceEditing skillsAP style knowledgeSEO best practicesJournalism backgroundCommunicatorJiraWordPressTeam playerDetail-orientedWork ethic

Required

At least 3-5 years in health/medical journalism

Excellent editor with experience in health writing

Ability to edit/write a wide range of topics and approaches

Versatile and able to juggle multiple stories at different stages

Strong understanding of AP style

Skilled at crafting accurate, engaging, consumer-friendly medical copy

Experienced in assigning, editing, and writing a variety of article types

Creative thinker with sharp editorial instincts

Ability to offer clear directions and guidance to writers

Detail-oriented and deadline-focused

Strong attention to detail and keen editorial judgment

Positive, solutions-oriented attitude and value collaboration

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, or a related field

At least 3 years of editorial experience producing well-sourced, objective health/medical content

Excellent communicator (both oral and written)

Excellent and empathetic editor

Team player who is also able to work independently in a remote environment

Deadline-driven and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Organized and detail-oriented

Adept at managing multiple projects and prioritizing workload accordingly

Strong work ethic

Preferred

Familiarity with Jira and WordPress

Company

Bionews, Inc.

Bionews is a digital health solutions company dedicated to empowering more than 50 rare disease communities with trusted information, news, and connections.

Founded in 2013

Pensacola, Florida, USA

51-200 employees