Associate Editor

LabX Media Group is a science media company that produces monthly print publications and hosts a variety of digital media platforms and websites. We are an organization that is in high growth mode, both organic as well as through a full spectrum of acquisitions.

There are lots of exciting things going on with our company, and here is an opportunity to be a part of it!

The Dark Report, a LabX Media Group company, is currently looking for someone to join its Editorial Team.
Reporting to the Senior Editorial Manager, you will be writing, editing, and developing content that focuses on the U.S. Clinical Lab and Healthcare sector.

Responsibilities:

• Create 3 – 5 pieces of content for 17 print issues per year (e.g., features, columns, etc.)
• Assist with editing freelancer stories and content for the publication
• Pitch story ideas, report, write, and edit high-quality news articles, columns, original features, and multimedia content.
• Develop a strong network of sources, collaborators, and freelance writers
• Produce 3 news stories per week for sibling publication Dark Daily, which could include;
  • Writing stories
  • Assigning stories to freelancers
  • Editing drafts
• Post articles and prepare them for e-newsletters
• Pitch stories to the Senior Editorial Manager on a weekly basis
• Occasionally write pieces for sister publications
• Develop topics for digital events and editorial webinars
• Recruit speakers for digital events and webinars in concert with the events team
• Stay up to date with the changing needs and interests of the audience and readership
  

Experience/Education:

• 5+ years of experience in science news writing: communications and/or journalism
• Knowledge of the US Healthcare or Clinical lab industry 
• Collaborative, creative, and innovative
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills

LabX Media Group is an enthusiastic equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. Diversity drives innovation, so we foster a culture where difference is valued. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome applications from everyone!

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request, when contacted for an interview. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that our hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for screening applications, interviewing candidates, or making hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by our dedicated human resources team and hiring managers.