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Medscape, a division of WebMD, develops and hosts physician portals and related mobile applications that make it easier for physicians and healthcare professionals to access clinical reference sources, stay abreast of the latest clinical information, learn about new treatment options, earn continuing medical education credits and communicate with peers.
Medscape seeks a Section Editor to join our team that helps create the site’s most popular and enduring content, disease and condition reference articles, reaching millions of HCPs across the globe. This role will liaise with external HCP contributors to ensure that reference content is accurate, current, and relevant to the audience.
Responsibilities
Research, develop, edit, copyedit and manage complex disease and condition reference articles in the areas of cardiology, gastroenterology and other specialties as assigned
Perform literature reviews and evaluate biomedical literature in accordance with Best Practices
Update complex content to ensure accuracy and currency in accordance with Best Practices
Recruit, engage, and maintain regular communication with clinician authors and section chiefs
Collaborate with editorial coordinator and editorial colleagues in their assigned specialties
Contribute to ongoing process improvement efforts in editorial and content management work
Update content for search engine optimization
Demonstrate excellence in organizational citizenship
Manage relevant scheduling, processes, and analytics for editorial activities
Identify opportunities to leverage AI tools for content ideation, drafting and optimization
Evaluate AI-generated or AI-assisted content for accuracy, bias, and adherence to evidence-based best practices
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism, or similar emphasis, professional clinical degree, or equivalent work experience
3+ years of experience in medical writing and editing for professional audiences
Ability to accurately locate, interpret, and synthesize biomedical literature
Strong editorial judgement, organizational ability, problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and the capacity to work effectively in a face‑paced environment
Effective problem‑solving skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent knowledge of medical nomenclature
Proficiency in productivity and collaboration tools (e.g. Google Workspace)
Experience with AI tools and technologies, and understanding of ethical use of AI
Preferred Qualifications
Experience creating content in cardiology and gastroenterology
Familiarity with SEO, content strategy, and data analytics
Experience with AI-powered editing tools
Salary range:
$70,000 - $80,000 Depending on experience.
Benefits Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the company‑sponsored benefit programs, including the following within the first 12 months of employment:
Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)
WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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Section Editor
role at
Medscape
Medscape, a division of WebMD, develops and hosts physician portals and related mobile applications that make it easier for physicians and healthcare professionals to access clinical reference sources, stay abreast of the latest clinical information, learn about new treatment options, earn continuing medical education credits and communicate with peers.
Medscape seeks a Section Editor to join our team that helps create the site’s most popular and enduring content, disease and condition reference articles, reaching millions of HCPs across the globe. This role will liaise with external HCP contributors to ensure that reference content is accurate, current, and relevant to the audience.
Responsibilities
Research, develop, edit, copyedit and manage complex disease and condition reference articles in the areas of cardiology, gastroenterology and other specialties as assigned
Perform literature reviews and evaluate biomedical literature in accordance with Best Practices
Update complex content to ensure accuracy and currency in accordance with Best Practices
Recruit, engage, and maintain regular communication with clinician authors and section chiefs
Collaborate with editorial coordinator and editorial colleagues in their assigned specialties
Contribute to ongoing process improvement efforts in editorial and content management work
Update content for search engine optimization
Demonstrate excellence in organizational citizenship
Manage relevant scheduling, processes, and analytics for editorial activities
Identify opportunities to leverage AI tools for content ideation, drafting and optimization
Evaluate AI-generated or AI-assisted content for accuracy, bias, and adherence to evidence-based best practices
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism, or similar emphasis, professional clinical degree, or equivalent work experience
3+ years of experience in medical writing and editing for professional audiences
Ability to accurately locate, interpret, and synthesize biomedical literature
Strong editorial judgement, organizational ability, problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and the capacity to work effectively in a face‑paced environment
Effective problem‑solving skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent knowledge of medical nomenclature
Proficiency in productivity and collaboration tools (e.g. Google Workspace)
Experience with AI tools and technologies, and understanding of ethical use of AI
Preferred Qualifications
Experience creating content in cardiology and gastroenterology
Familiarity with SEO, content strategy, and data analytics
Experience with AI-powered editing tools
Salary range:
$70,000 - $80,000 Depending on experience.
Benefits Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the company‑sponsored benefit programs, including the following within the first 12 months of employment:
Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)
WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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