Job Description
Stefanini 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.
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 marketing teams to create interesting newsletters and promotional content.
- Work with 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.