Haymarket Media US · 5 hours ago
Columns Editor
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$68K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expHaymarket Media, Inc. is seeking a Columns Editor to join the Haymarket Medical Communications Group for the growing Rare Disease Advisor and Companion family of brands. The Columns Editor will be responsible for the production of columns written by patients and caregivers, working collaboratively to help them conceive topics and develop their writing skills.
Media Production
Hiring Manager
Dani Michelson
Responsibilities
Work closely with patients and caregivers to guide them in producing first-person columns for HCP or patient/caregiver audiences, contributing to idea generation and content development
Help elevate patient and caregiver voices while maintaining editorial rigor appropriate for HCP and patient-facing audiences
Manage the intake of new columns and maintain records on their status
Edit submitted columns and prepare them for digital publication. Work with other editors on questions that arise before publication
Establish relationships with new columnists and contribute to their onboarding
Collaborate with editorial, marketing, and advocacy teams to align columns with broader content strategy
Administratively manage Ambassador work performed by some Companion columnists
Report on the status and performance of the columns division during weekly team meetings
Develop and refine workflows and best practices for the columns division
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in English/journalism/communications or a related field
3+ years of experience as an editor working with writers and performing substantive editing; experience working with HCP or patient audiences is a plus
Demonstrated ability to work with sensitive narratives with empathy, editorial judgment, and respect for personal perspectives
Knowledge of AMA style
Knowledge of search engine optimization best practices
A successful record of handling multiple simultaneous projects and adhering to deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience as a strong team player who can work independently and cross-functionally within an organization and follow through on all assigned tasks
Preferred
Experience working in a digital content management system and publishing workflows
Company
Haymarket Media US
Haymarket Media, Inc. is an award-winning specialist content and information company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lee Maniscalco
Chairman & CEO
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