Associate Editor

Haymarket Media US; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual vacation

Comprehensive health plans

401(k) investment options

Training opportunities

Work from Anywhere benefit

Job summary

A leading media company in New York is looking for an Associate Editor to support editorial staff in creating compelling clinical content. This hybrid role involves writing, editing, and producing high-quality materials for healthcare professionals. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience in medical publishing. The position offers competitive pay, health benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in medical publishing.
• Excellent ability to edit and fact check medical content.
• Experience managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create, produce, and publish clinical content.
• Support team of editors in high-quality content execution.
• Manage tasks within deadlines and report challenges.

Skills

Medical content editing

Analytical skills

Writing and proofreading

Communication skills

SEO knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism/Communications

Tools

WordPress

Content management systems

Job description

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Base pay range

$52,000.00/yr - $55,000.00/yr

Associate Editor

Haymarket Media, Inc. is seeking an Associate Editor to support editorial staff in the daily execution of compelling clinical content across numerous specialty-specific websites for an audience of healthcare professionals. The position is based in our New York, NY office, with a hybrid schedule that allows for in-office collaboration three days on site (Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and a team flex day) and two days remote.

Job Overview

The Associate Editor supports a team of editors in the creation, production, and publication of high-quality clinical content, including news briefs, long-form feature articles, slideshows, polls, clinical quizzes, video interviews, and podcasts. In this role, you will be responsible for helping to produce, edit, and post content for brands without our Cardiometabolic/Central Nervous System vertical, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful content that meets the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and integrity. Other responsibilities include using analytical tools to inform content strategy, conducting outreach and developing relationships with external stakeholders, implementing departmental best practices, supervising expense accruals and reporting, and providing editorial support when appropriate. This position requires exceptional editorial judgment and proficiency using a range of digital tools to interview and post content on complex medical topics. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to the success and growth of Haymarket’s specialty brands.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed writing, proofreading, and copyediting for 4 websites ensuring all materials are accurate and consistent in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and terminology, and assisting in deploying those items to our subscribers via newsletters and social media platforms
• Cross-check all table, figure, and box citations against the actual tables, figures, and boxes
• Notice inconsistencies across versions and rounds of review
• Manage assigned tasks within deadlines, reporting any challenges or delays to senior editors
• Seek mentorship from senior editors and apply feedback to improve writing and proofreading skills
• Excel in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and able to manage requirements of multiple websites with complex medical topics without sacrificing accuracy
• Develop effective, collaborative working relationships with fellow employees, freelancers, and contributing healthcare professionals
• Financial Accountability: Complete timesheets accurately and on time
• Perform other related duties as required

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism/Communications
• 2+ years’ experience in medical publishing/communications/advertising, with excellent ability to edit and fact check medical content, including proficiency with AMA style
• Excellent reading comprehension, listening and analytical skills, and oral and written communication skills
• A successful record of handling multiple projects with competing interests
• Experience with WordPress and digital editing tools or other content management systems a plus
• Knowledge of SEO and social media best practices and other digital promotional strategies
• An understanding of healthcare topics

What We Offer

• A competitive compensation package
• The salary range for this position is $52,000–$55,000. 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
• Employee referral awards
• Training opportunities through industry-recognized programs
• 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 has its heart and soul in publishing and media. Since the company was founded half a century ago, Haymarket has always prided itself on being a highly creative business, with an unrelenting focus on the quality of the products and the people. The philosophy has always been quite simple: only by having the highest quality individuals can you produce the highest quality products, combining the best in content, design, production and customer services. Globalization is opening up the world further and provides many opportunities for growth. Haymarket has offices around the world and many of the titles are now truly global brands. Haymarket serves a broad spread of business markets, from marketing to medicine to technology along with exhibitions and live events. Predicting the shape of the business in 3, 5, or 10 years is almost impossible; and the unpredictability is part of the appeal. Haymarket aims to be the perfect company to work with or for – we have the processes and attitude that ensure quality and consistency, and an entrepreneurial spirit that makes every day rewarding.

An equal opportunity employer, Haymarket Media does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected category recognized by state, federal, or local laws.

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Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Writing/Editing
• Industries: Media Production and Technology, Information and Media

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