Associate Editor, Verywell Health

Job Title
Associate Editor, Verywell Health

Job Description
Verywell Health is looking for a sharp, curious, and culturally aware Associate Editor and Writer to join their editorial team. This role is ideal for an early-career journalist who thrives on staying ahead of the conversation and turning timely health moments into engaging, trustworthy stories. This is a hybrid writing and editing role (75% writing, 25% editing).

The Associate Editor role is unique because it provides:

Exposure to medical experts and patient-centered storytelling

Room to grow editorially, including opportunities to edit and shape content

Opportunity to contribute to other brands as project needs evolve

A collaborative, fast-paced environment where curiosity is valued

Hybrid 3x a week (New York)
In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.

About the Position’s Contributions
Weight % Accountabilities, Actions, and Expected Measurable Results

30%: Write quick-turn articles on health news and trending moments

20%: Conduct social listening across platforms to identify emerging health conversations, wellness trends, and reader questions

20%: Report and write internal interviews, including conversations with our Medical Expert Board

10%: Translate complex medical information into clear, approachable content

10%: Proactively pitch timely ideas based on performance data, news cycles, cultural moments, and scientific papers; collaborate with editors to shape coverage strategy

10%: Edit and update articles as needed to ensure clarity, accuracy, and relevance

Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements
Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Experience:

1–3 years of writing or reporting experience (internships and fellowships welcome)

Experience using social listening to inform story ideas

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications, and Abilities:

Strong editorial judgment

Ability to write about health and science topics quickly without sacrificing accuracy

Comfort working across multiple brands with distinct voices as the reach of health content expands

A self-starter who stays on the pulse of cultural and health conversations

Travel Required (Approximate)
5%

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing hr@people.inc. The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please visit www.e-verify.gov/employees.

Pay Range
Salary: New York: $67,000.00 - $68,000.00

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of People Inc's total compensation package. Other compensation may include annual bonuses and short- and long-term incentives.

Benefits
People Inc. provides to employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off, adoption and surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, supplemental life and accident insurance, commuter benefits, short-term and long-term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K plan with company match, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance and critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage.

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