Associate Editor, Health Content

League; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Toronto is seeking an Associate Editor to shape engaging health content and oversee freelance writers. The role focuses on managing health programs, ensuring quality, and collaborating with multiple teams. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of relevant experience in health communications and a strong passion for improving health outcomes. This role offers a competitive salary range of CAD $85,000 - $95,000.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in editing, writing, or content management, preferably in health communications.
• Proven experience managing freelance writers or editorial teams.
• Comfort with digital tools and AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of freelance writers.
• Oversee the full content lifecycle.
• Write and edit engaging health content.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams.
• Leverage data and analytics on member engagement.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Analytical mindset

Writing and editing skills

Education

BA or MA/MS in English, Journalism, Marketing, or Communications

Job description

Founded in 2014, League is the leading healthcare consumer experience (CX) platform, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), reaching more than 63 million people around the world and delivering the highest level of personalization in the industry. Payers, providers, and consumer health partners build on League’s platform to deliver high-engagement healthcare solutions proven to improve health outcomes. League has raised over $285 million in venture capital funding to date, powering the digital experiences for some of healthcare’s most trusted brands, including Highmark Health, Manulife, Medibank, and Shoppers Drug Mart.

Position Summary

As an Associate Editor, you will help shape and deliver engaging health content that empowers members to improve their health outcomes. In this role, you’ll oversee a team of freelance writers, collaborate with cross-functional teams (content strategy, member growth marketing, product customer success, and R & D teams), and contribute your own writing to grow and enhance League’s content library.

You’ll manage and edit a portfolio of health programs, activities, and educational content within the League Health Journey. Our health content library is designed to help members move more, eat better, manage chronic conditions, and communicate more effectively with their healthcare teams. Through your editorial leadership and strategic insights, you’ll ensure every piece of content supports meaningful, lasting health improvements for our members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of freelance writers, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based health content aligned with League’s brand voice and style guide.
• Oversee the full content lifecycle — from ideation and writing through editing, approval, and publication.
• Write and edit engaging, medically accurate health content, translating complex research and expert insights into clear, actionable information.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Member Behavior, Growth Marketing, Product, Sales, and Client Solutions to support content ideation, creation, activation, and measurement.
• Integrate new product capabilities into content experiences to ensure seamless alignment between editorial and platform innovation.
• Leverage data and analytics on member engagement to inform editorial strategy and content optimization.
• Stay ahead of health and wellness trends, using your industry expertise to guide League’s content strategy and ensure comprehensive, relevant coverage.
• Streamline workflows and schedules, managing meetings, resources, and deadlines across content initiatives.
• Partner with marketing and content strategy teams to adapt and repurpose content for campaigns and member programs.
• Utilize AI tools to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability in content creation processes.
• Security-related responsibilities:
  • Compliance with Information Security Policies
  • Compliance with League’s secure coding practice
  • Responsibility and accountability for executing League's policies and procedures
  • Notification of HR, Legal, Compliance & Security of any incidents, breaches or policy violations
• BA or MA/MS in English, journalism, marketing, liberal arts, media or communications, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience (3-5+ years) in editing, writing, or content management—MUST be in (e.g. medical research, scientific writing, health communications)
• Exceptional editorial judgment and attention to detail, with a strong grasp of evidence-based health information and plain-language communication.
• Experience managing freelance writers or editorial teams, with the ability to mentor, coach, and uphold high-quality standards.
• Outstanding writing and editing skills, capable of translating complex health concepts into clear, engaging, and actionable content.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally across marketing, product, and clinical or health-related teams.
• Analytical mindset, using data and performance insights to inform content strategy and improve engagement.
• Comfort with digital tools and AI technologies, using them to streamline editorial workflows and enhance content efficiency.
• A passion for improving health outcomes, empowering individuals to make informed choices and take meaningful action toward their well-being.

Canada Applicants

CANADA APPLICANTS ONLY: The Canada-specific compensation range below for this full-time position is exclusive of bonus, equity and benefits. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for base salaries for the position across all Canadian locations. The salary range is intentional to account for the performance and career progressions a Leaguer will experience in the role throughout their time at League. Where in the band you may land is determined by job-related skills/experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range specific to your skills and experience during the hiring process.

Compensation range for Canada applicants only

$85,000 - $95,000 CAD

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