Job Title: Health Editor/Reporter (rheumatology/dermatology)
Job Duration: 6 - month contract (Contract to Hire)
Team: (rheumatology/dermatology)
Location: Atlanta GA - Hybrid
About the Role
- Client is looking for a rheumatology/dermatology editor to assign and edit medical news content specifically related to rheumatology and dermatology, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and relevance for a physician audience.
- The other half of the role would be focused on reporting and writing deep-dive features.
- The rheumatology/dermatology Editor will work closely with the rheumatology/dermatology team and report to the Executive Editor.
- This position requires knowledge of rheumatology and dermatology, solid news editing and feature writing skills, and attention to detail.
- This person must meet tight deadlines and collaborate with a large, fast-moving content team in a virtual environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assign and edit rheumatology/dermatology articles, largely news, that appeal to a well-versed audience of rheumatologists and dermatologists and related specialties
- Pitch and write features with new, fresh, and creative angles, working closely with the Editorial Director
- Work with our marketing teams to create interesting newsletters and promotional content
- Work with our operations teams to get content published promptly
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in English, biology, or other relevant area
- 5+ years in health content editing and writing
- Extensive knowledge of the rheumatology/dermatology field
- Experience assigning clearly-defined story ideas to freelancers
- Ability to edit stories for accuracy, balance, timeliness, and relevance
- Ability to write deep or investigative stories
- High reliability and ability to take direction and run with it
- Flexibility and creativity to meet the needs of a growing multimedia news team in a competitive environment.
- Detail-oriented and deadline-focused with solid proofreading skills
- Ability to clearly and succinctly translate medical jargon and academic speak to a lay audience
EEO:
“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”