Health Editor - Cardiology

6-month Contract to Hire ($100,000 conversion salary)Hybrid in Atlanta, GA or Newark, NJW-2 ONLYJob DescriptionOur client is seeking a Cardiology Editor responsible for assigning and editing medical news content specifically related to cardiology, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and relevance for a physician audience. This role is a contract position. The Cardiology Editor will be working closely with the Cardiology team and reporting to the Editorial Director. This position requires knowledge of the field of cardiology; solid editing 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:-Brainstorm new, fresh, and creative angles in the field of Cardiology-Assign, and edit Cardiology articles that appeal to a well-versed audience of cardiologists and other cardiology-related specialties-Work closely with our marketing teams to create interesting newsletters and promotional content-Work with our operations teams to get content published promptly-Find new, fresh, and creative angles to stories about various health conditions-Support the Cardiology and Campaigns teams on special projectsREQUIREMENTS:-5+ years in health content editing-Extensive knowledge of the cardiology field; 5+ years of cardiology content experience-Experience assigning clearly-defined story ideas to freelancers-High productivity evidenced in the ability to meet deadlines-Ability to edit stories for accuracy, balance, timeliness, and relevance-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 audienceRequired EducationBachelor's degree in English, biology, or other relevant areaJOB ID: 81818

Created: 2025-03-08