Haymarket is hiring: Managing Editor in New York

Managing Editor

Full Time New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Haymarket Media, Inc. is seeking a Managing Editor to oversee editorial staff in the daily execution of compelling clinical content across numerous specialty-specific websites for an audience of healthcare professionals. The position is based in our New York, NY office, with a hybrid schedule that allows for in-office collaboration three days on site (Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and a team flex day) and two days remote.

Job Overview

The Managing Editor leads a team of editors and other junior editorial staff in the creation, production, and publication of high-quality clinical content, including news briefs, long-form feature articles, slideshows, polls, clinical quizzes, video interviews, and podcasts. You will be responsible for content initiatives for brands without our Cardiometabolic/Central Nervous System vertical, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver content that meets high standards of quality, accuracy, and integrity. Responsibilities include using analytical tools to inform content strategy, conducting outreach and developing relationships with external stakeholders, implementing departmental best practices, supervising expense accruals and reporting, and providing editorial support when appropriate. This role requires strong leadership, editorial judgment, mentorship, and the ability to navigate complex medical topics.

Responsibilities

• Managing, training, and developing editorial team members
• Overseeing daily operations to ensure efficient use of staff resources
• Supervising budgets, expense accruals, and reporting
• Executing all content initiatives across multiple brands
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure published content meets internal and client expectations
• Developing relationships with external stakeholders
• Providing editorial support when appropriate
• Leveraging analytical tools to drive content strategy and assess audience engagement
• Implementing departmental best practices

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism/Communications or Biological Sciences; advanced degree desirable
• 5+ years’ experience in medical publishing/communications/advertising, with excellent ability to edit and fact check medical content, including proficiency with AMA style
• 2+ years’ experience in staff management and/or mentorship
• Excellent reading comprehension, listening and analytical skills, and oral and written communication
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Experience with WordPress or other content management systems
• Knowledge of SEO and social media best practices and other digital promotional strategies
• Deep understanding of healthcare topics and ability to identify needs of professional clinical audiences

What We Offer

• A competitive compensation package
• Salary range: $95,000–$100,000; compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Paid annual vacation, holiday and sick time off
• Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental and vision
• Competitive 401(k) with company matching
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee referral awards
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training opportunities through industry-recognized programs
• A creative and collaborative workplace
• Three Week “Work from Anywhere” benefit

About Haymarket

Haymarket has its heart and soul in publishing and media. The company emphasizes high-quality products, strong processes, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Haymarket serves a broad range of business markets, including marketing, medicine, technology, exhibitions, and live events.

An equal opportunity employer, Haymarket Media does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected category recognized by law.

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