Healthtech Editor

Modern Healthcare is hiring a Healthtech Editor to lead our coverage of digital health, medtech and AI in the healthcare space.
This is a leadership role in the Modern Healthcare newsroom. You will help set the editorial direction for one of the most important and dynamic areas in healthcare, shape daily coverage and manage two reporters.
We're looking for an experienced editor who understands business journalism and can connect technology trends back to what matters for health systems, hospitals and other kinds of providers, payers and others in the industry.
What you’ll do:

Lead coverage of digital health, medtech and AI in the healthcare space
Manage and develop two reporters through hands‑on editing and direction
Set priorities and ensure coverage is focused, relevant and impactful
Collaborate across the newsroom as technology intersects with every beat
Help shape event programming and represent Modern Healthcare at industry events
Build relationships with key sources in the space
What we’re looking for:

7+ years of journalism experience, must include business reporting
At least 4 years of editing experience within a deadline‑driven newsroom
Experience managing reporters and improving their work
Strong news judgment and the ability to focus coverage on what matters
Understanding of healthcare, business, or technology – and how they connect
Comfort with representing a newsroom at events
Collaborative
Location

: Chicago or New York City. In office 3 days per week.
Pay Transparency Disclosure : The estimated salary range for this position is $115,000 to $130,000.
Exemption : This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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