Medical Editor Job at Integration International Inc. in Atlanta

Medical Reporter/Editor, Neurology (Contract)

Location: Atlanta GA 30361, HYBRID to the ATL Office (T/W/TH in ATL office)

Duration: 3–4-month assignment

Pay Rate: $45/hour on W-2. No benefits. If converted to salary, ~$80k yearly.

Description

• Seeking an experienced medical reporter to join our Neurology news team. This contract position focuses primarily on reporting and writing original medical news and feature content for a neurologist audience, with additional responsibilities for editing a defined segment of news briefs/clinical summaries and occasional freelance contributions.
• The ideal candidate will have strong experience in health or science journalism, a solid grasp of neurology and neuroscience topics, and the ability to produce accurate, engaging, and timely coverage of new research and clinical developments. This position reports to the Senior Editorial Director, Neurology, and works collaboratively with other editors on the Neurology team.

Key Responsibilities

• Report and write original Neurology news and feature stories based on peer-reviewed studies, conference presentations, clinical updates, and expert interviews
• Identify emerging trends, controversies, and practice-changing research relevant to neurologists and related specialists
• Review and interpret complex study data and communicate key findings with clinical precision and journalistic clarity
• Edit and manage a defined segment of neurology research briefs, ensuring accuracy, readability, and appropriate clinical framing for neurologists
• Edit and provide feedback on selected freelance Neurology news contributions
• Coordinate with Neurology editors on content planning and coverage priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, neuroscience, biology, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in medical or science reporting; Neurology or neuroscience reporting experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to interpret clinical research and translate complex findings for a specialist audience
• Strong writing, interviewing, and storytelling skills
• Experience editing short-form or research-based content for accuracy, tone, and flow

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Marketing

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care and Public Health