Editor

Job Description – Rheumatology/Dermatology EditorDuration: 06 months contract with the possibility of extension or conversionPay rate: $45/hr on W2Location: RemoteJob Description:Key Responsibilities:Assign and edit rheumatology and dermatology-focused news articles and medical content for physician audiences.Pitch, research, and write in-depth feature stories with creative and investigative angles.Collaborate with editorial leadership and cross-functional teams to develop engaging editorial content.Work with freelance writers and contributors by providing clear story assignments and editorial guidance.Ensure content accuracy, balance, timeliness, scientific integrity, and editorial quality.Partner with marketing teams to support newsletters, promotional campaigns, and audience engagement initiatives.Coordinate with operations and publishing teams to ensure timely content publication.Translate complex medical terminology and scientific concepts into clear, concise, reader-friendly language.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in English, Biology, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.5+ years of experience in healthcare content editing, medical journalism, or scientific writing.Strong knowledge of rheumatology and dermatology therapeutic areas.Experience editing medical news, feature articles, and long-form investigative content.Excellent proofreading, copyediting, and editorial judgment skills.Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced editorial environment.Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and freelance contributors.Creative mindset with the ability to identify compelling story angles and content opportunities.Ability to simplify medical jargon and academic content for broader healthcare audiences while maintaining scientific accuracy.