Senior Editor
Haymarket Media, Inc. is seeking a Senior Editor to join its Medical Communications Group and lead content production for websites within the immunology vertical of our Advisor brands. The Senior Editor will be responsible for overseeing the development of timely news and in-depth reporting for our digital platforms, which are focused on clinical research and practice. This position is located in our New York, NY office on a hybrid work schedule; three (3) days in office depending on business needs.
Job Overview:
The Senior Editor will oversee the creation, optimization, and distribution of high quality, accurate, and engaging multiformat clinical content for an audience of health care providers within the immunology space (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and others). The ideal candidate has familiarity with scientific literature, clinical research methodologies, and medical statistics, with the ability to critically evaluate research findings and produce medical content across multiple formats, including news briefs and long-form feature articles, live conference coverage, slideshows, polls, videos, quizzes, and podcasts. They will also be responsible for monitoring audience engagement and content performance, leveraging AI, article metrics and data trends to streamline and inform content strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Leveraging AI tools to help create and distribute health care content in an array of formats, including, print, video, and audio
- Providing on-site and remote live coverage of research presented at major medical conferences, producing timely digital offerings such as research summaries, video interviews, and take-home video points for social media
- Developing and maintaining key relationships with opinion leaders in the therapeutic space, through interview outreach and on-site coverage of medical conferences
- Sourcing AI fact checkers to assist ensure medical accuracy, appropriate sourcing and references, and adherence to AMA and house style
- Managing and leading a team of freelance medical journalists to author breaking news and feature content
- Posting articles to WordPress and adhering to publication deadlines
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure content is SEO-optimized and available for daily email newsletters and sponsored product newsletters
- Overseeing and maintaining a monthly editorial budget
- Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism/Communications or Biological Sciences; advanced degree and clinical experience desirable
- 3+ years’ experience in medical publishing/communications/advertising, with excellent ability to edit and fact check medical content, including proficiency with AMA style
- Proficient at maintaining a robust volume of content for a daily publishing schedule
- Excellent reading comprehension, listening and analytical skills, and oral and written communication skills
- A successful record of handling multiple projects with overlapping deadlines
- Experience as a strong team player who can work independently and cross-functionally within an organization and follow through on all assigned tasks
- Knowledge of SEO best practices, social media, and other digital promotional strategies
- Understanding of the needs of a highly specialized medical professional audience
- Previous experience covering continuing medical education conferences, including producing onsite print and digital offerings
- A competitive compensation package
- The salary range for this position is $90,000–$100,000. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, skill level, functional and/or industry knowledge, education level, certifications, as well as other qualifications.
- Paid annual vacation, holiday and sick time off
- Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental and vision
- Competitive 401(k) investment options and generous company matching program
- Life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee referral awards
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training opportunities through industry-recognized program
- A creative and passionate workplace and a fun, collaborative team environment
- Three Week “Work from Anywhere” benefit, to ensure work-life balance
About Haymarket:
Haymarket Media, Inc. is an award-winning specialist content and information company. With more than 30 market-leading media brands, Haymarket offers unmatched expertise and insight through balanced, relevant, original content across a spectrum of media channels. Haymarket is home to highly regarded health care professional brands such as The Clinical Advisor, Dermatology Advisor, and MPR (Medical Professionals Reference) among a portfolio of HCP-focused, specialty-specific websites, as well as the esteemed business media titles including PRWeek, MM+M (Medical Marketing and Media), Campaign and McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.
Haymarket Media, Inc. is the US division of Haymarket Media Group. Haymarket Media Group is a privately-owned media, data and information company, shaping a better future with remarkable content for specialist audiences across the world. The company has 1,300 employees across offices in the UK, US, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, Germany and the Netherlands. Haymarket’s portfolio consists of more than 70 market-leading brands including Campaign, Third Sector, What Car?, MyCME and Asian Investor. Through live, digital, print, education, data, tech services, video and audio, Haymarket’s brands inspire, inform and empower clients and communities internationally. As a Certified B Corporation, we’re proud to be part of a community of companies working together for change, and taking part in collective action to advocate for a shared goal of a global economy that benefits people and the planet.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or Biological Sciences
- At least 3 years of experience in medical publishing, communications, or advertising
- Excellent editing and fact-checking skills for medical content
- Proficiency with AMA style
- Ability to maintain a high volume of content for a daily publishing schedule
- Excellent reading comprehension, listening, analytical, oral, and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines
- Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and cross-functionally
- Knowledge of SEO best practices, social media, and digital promotional strategies
- Understanding of the needs of specialized medical professional audiences
- Experience covering continuing medical education conferences and producing onsite print and digital offerings
- Advanced degree
- Clinical experience
What We Do
Haymarket Media, Inc. is a specialist media and communications company whose U.S. operation houses more than 30 brands in healthcare, medical education, business marketing and communications, and elder care. It reaches healthcare professionals and business audiences through medical content, education and editorial products, while providing clients with strategic marketing and communications solutions, custom content, and events. Its channels include print publications, websites, email newsletters, apps, and other digital platforms.
