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Writer/ Editor

Publication or Company  Vertical Health
Industry  Internet/Online/New Media, Magazine Publishing, Other Publishing, Social Media, Web Development
Benefits 401K/403B, Bonuses, Dental, Flexible Hours, Health, Stock/Options
Job Duration Full Time
Job Location Montclair, NJ
Experience Level 5 years
Job Requirements The Writer/ Editor will create editorial content and strategy to establish a unique voice for each of our 5 growing websites. This position will be responsible for developing cross-platform content for the web, mobile, video, social, email and gaming. They will create and oversee the editorial process for consumer audiences, including working with staff, interns, and developing relationships with contributors. All our content is written or co-written by experts in our health verticals, so the ideal candidate will have experience working with authors, physicians, allied healthcare professionals and patient experts.

Responsibilities Include:
• Responsible for writing, editing and proofing copy for consumer online health websites
• Work closely with Digital Marketing Manager to drive social media/ traffic
• Work with CEO to develop editorial strategy, budget and roadmap
• Manage and build editorial staff and contributors
• Solicit health bloggers, ensure process is effective and bloggers are producing engaging content to our standards.
• Smooth site/ blog/ content/ value engine as a core of WEGO Health’s success – from design to editorial to success measurement, working closely with company leadership
• Follow best practices for SEO and social media

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• 5 to 10 years of journalism background with strong online/digital consumer content experience
• Roll up sleeves – write, edit, crop, post, tweet, flowchart, email and cajole
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks/ and projects in a fast-paced environment
• Team player who works independently, cross-functionally and finds ways to uncover opportunities
• Must be strong communicator who can work with internal teams, external resources and passionate health activists
• Must know how to create content stream (Editorial Calendar, Condition Content, etc.), meet deadlines, and work with Art Director and Web
Skills Required: Apple Products, Microsoft Word, Adobe InCopy/ InDesign, Google Docs/ Drive, Microsoft Outlook
About Our Company Vertical Health is a leading media resource with highly skilled staff who build strong online and print products. Our mission is to partner with the healthcare community, we educate and empower patients with chronic conditions the tools to improve their lives.

Vertical Health, LLC is based in Montclair NJ, a 35 minute train ride from Penn Station in NYC.