Managing Editor

At MJH Life Sciences our success is measured by your success! If you set your standards high and want to contribute to a winning team, we’ll provide you with every opportunity to help grow our company and your career. Our associates come from all backgrounds, sharing one key quality: determination to succeed. We value being Service Focused, having a Passion for Winning, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Nothing means more to us than hiring people with these attributes. If you believe you’re right for the job, this is the place to prove it!

At MJH Life Sciences, our success is measured by your success! If you set your standards high and want to contribute to a winning team, we’ll provide you with every opportunity to help grow our company and your career. Our associates come from all backgrounds, sharing one key quality: determination to succeed. We value being Service Focused, having a Passion for Winning, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Nothing means more to us than hiring people with these attributes. If you believe you’re right for the job, this is the place to prove it!

The Managing Editor plays a pivotal role in overseeing editorial operations, developing innovative programs, and driving strategic initiatives to maintain our competitive edge. This role requires advanced editorial production knowledge, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. You will lead content development for both print and digital platforms, mentor associates, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, timeliness, and strategic alignment with company goals.

This is more than managing content — it’s about leading people, driving innovation, and shaping the future of our brands.

• Oversee editorial production: Apply advanced knowledge in producing high-quality digital and print content.
• Launch new initiatives: Develop and implement new programs and content offerings to meet audience needs and outperform competitors.
• Lead and mentor: Supervise and guide 2 or more associates, providing regular feedback and fostering professional growth.
• Set and achieve SMART goals: Align team objectives with broader company strategy to ensure measurable success.
• Serve as liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for editorial boards and editor-in-chiefs to strengthen partnerships.
• Run effective meetings: Facilitate decision-making processes to keep projects on track.
• Make decisive calls: Demonstrate ownership and accountability in all editorial decisions.
• Foster positive culture: Uphold a constructive work environment, steering clear of criticism, condemnation, or complaint.
• Delegate strategically: Assign responsibilities based on team strengths to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Audit and improve: Conduct content performance audits and implement data-driven enhancements.
• Innovate for growth: Identify opportunities to generate, retain, or engage audiences through new strategies and formats.
• Coach for success: Provide targeted development plans to direct reports, building their skills and performance.

• You can balance high-level strategic planning with hands-on editorial work.
• You inspire team members to strive for excellence while creating space for innovation.
• You have a track record of launching programs that drive measurable audience and business growth.
• You lead with positivity and solution-oriented thinking.

• Lead editorial strategy for respected healthcare and life sciences brands.
• Collaborate in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment.
• Advance your leadership career while impacting audiences worldwide.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field preferred

Experience:

• 5+ years in editorial roles with demonstrated leadership and management responsibilities
• Proven success launching and executing editorial programs and initiatives
• Experience mentoring and developing team members

Skills:

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and strategic planning abilities
• Advanced editorial production skills for print and digital platforms
• Proficiency in content auditing and data-driven decision-making
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Creative and innovative mindset to drive competitive advantage

Compensation Range:
$60,000 – $70,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Eligible for annual company bonus program or commission incentive based on role. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for this position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Benefits Overview:
We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Hybrid work schedule
• Health insurance through Cigna (medical & dental)
• Vision coverage through VSP
• Pharmacy benefits through OptumRx
• FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Limited Purpose FSA options
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Pet discount program with PetAssure
• Norton LifeLock identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through NYLGBS
• Fertility benefits through Progyny
• Commuter benefits
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance, plus Universal Life Insurance options
• Supplemental Aflac coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Discounts and rewards through BenefitHub

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MJH Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. All employees of MJH Life Sciences are employed “At Will.” This means that either the employee or the Company is free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause and with or without notice.