Editor, Fierce Biotech

Questex; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Health benefits

Wellness platform

Caregiving support

Online learning library

Mental health resources

401k matching

Work-life balance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Questex’s Fierce Biotech team seeks an Editor to join a fast-paced newsroom in the United States. You will edit daily biotech news, write features, and help manage the Fierce Biotech newsletter with timely coverage.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of professional journalism, strong biotech knowledge, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while ensuring accuracy and clarity. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional journalism experience
• Editing experience and ability to confidently edit daily news stories on tight deadlines
• Strong understanding of the biotech industry including drug development, clinical trials, financing, dealmaking, regulation
• Ability to report and write quickly without sacrificing accuracy, context or clarity
• Strong news judgment and instinct for which developments matter most to Fierce Biotech’s audience
• Experience in a fast-moving digital newsroom
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and a team-first approach
• Interest in live journalism and moderating interviews or panel discussions

Responsibilities

• Edit daily biotech news stories, features and analysis for accuracy, clarity, structure and impact
• Report and write daily news stories and enterprise coverage
• Set daily coverage priorities with senior editor and identify stories Fierce Biotech should own
• Help manage the Fierce Biotech newsletter, selecting and ordering stories and ensuring timely publication
• Lead daily editorial operations when the senior editor is away
• Move quickly on breaking news and guide reporters to follow-ups and trends
• Help reporters sharpen story angles and develop their voices
• Contribute to special reports and newsroom initiatives
• Participate in Fierce events, moderating panels and interviews and representing the brand onstage
• Collaborate with colleagues across Fierce Biotech, Fierce Pharma and the broader newsroom

Skills

Editing

News reporting

Biotech knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

We have an Amazing Career Opportunity for an Editor!

Who are we?

Forge, the new corporate brand uniting Emerald and Questex LLC, debuted as a leading global B2B events and media company serving customers through live events, digital media, data and year-round communities. Please take a look at the Forge website to learn about this new venture: www.forgelive.com .

At Questex, you can make an impact by helping marketers and buyers connect more efficiently and effectively. Questex is a leading global events, media, and business information company, yet we are still a place where your voice is heard, and your ideas are appreciated. So, you can make an immediate difference in our success while advancing your career.

Questex drives business forward through a rich engagement platform centered on leading events and surrounded by data insights and digital communities.

Questex is currently seeking an Editor to join the Fierce Biotech Team. Please note: Questex is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Fierce Life Sciences offers a full suite of news, analysis and event education, all in one place. From preclinical research to market and beyond, our team of editors and handpicked experts deliver insights you can source with confidence and events, both virtual and live, that support professional and business growth. https://www.fiercelifesciences.com/

As our Editor, you’ll support Questex’s success by:

• Edit daily biotech news stories, features and analysis for accuracy, clarity, structure and impact.
• Report and write your own daily news stories, features and other enterprise coverage.
• Work closely with the senior editor to set daily coverage priorities and identify the stories Fierce Biotech should own.
• Help manage the daily Fierce Biotech newsletter, including selecting and ordering stories, writing newsletter copy and ensuring it is ready to publish on deadline.
• Take the lead on daily editorial operations when the senior editor is away.
• Move quickly on breaking news while helping reporters identify smart follow-ups, broader trends and opportunities for deeper reporting.
• Help reporters sharpen story angles, strengthen reporting and develop their voices.
• Contribute to special reports, recurring editorial franchises and other newsroom initiatives.
• Participate in Fierce events, including moderating panels and interviews, helping develop editorial programming and representing the brand onstage.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Fierce Biotech, Fierce Pharma and the broader newsroom on major stories and projects.

Who you are as a Team Member:

• You proactively seek to adopt and implement diversity into your work, including valuing diverse backgrounds, experiences and thinking. You also embrace creating and nurturing a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to ‘roll upsleevesand dive deep into tactical work when necessary.
• Good interpersonal skills, willingness to learn and continue to grow professionally.
• Strong team player and ability to work well with others.

YourExperienceand Education include:

• 2-4 years of professional journalism experience, with experience covering biotech.
• Editing experience and the ability to confidently edit daily news stories on tight deadlines.
• A strong understanding of the biotech industry, including drug development, clinical trials, financing, dealmaking, regulation and the companies and people shaping the sector.
• The ability to report and write quickly without sacrificing accuracy, context or clarity.
• Strong news judgment and an instinct for which developments matter most to Fierce Biotech’s audience.
• Experience working in a fast-moving digital newsroom.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and a team-first approach.
• An interest in live journalism and the ability to moderate interviews or panel discussions in front of an industry audience.

Why apply?

• Why we are here: Helping people to live longer and live better by focusing on the Experience Economy.
• What we do: We connect buyers and sellers.
• How we do it: Easy to work with. We deliver superior results. Provide world-class experiences.
• Our DNA is our guiding principles: Collaboration, Honesty & Transparency, Curiosity, Growth, Fun, Purpose Driven

OUR CULTURE

At Questex, we listen to each other and to our customers. And we have fun in a fast-paced, vibrant, and supportive environment. We’re big on ideas, not on rigid processes, rules or org charts. We know that life can be unpredictable, so we’re flexible and adaptable to change.

YOUR INITIATIVE

At Questex, you will join a fast-growing company of bright and ambitious but easygoing people from a diversity of professions, experiences, and backgrounds. We keep it real. Like to take the lead? Go for it! We encourage innovative thinking and action. Whether you like to create things, manage things, or sell things, you can make your mark at Questex.

OUR REWARDS/WHAT WE OFFER

Questex celebrates the contributions of every member of our team by providing a dynamic and caring work environment, competitive benefits package designed to ensure our employees physical and mental health are top priority.

The expected salary for this position ranges from $70,000 to $80,000. Salary offers are based on a broad scope of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market, geographic and organizational factors are also considered.

The following Benefits are available:

• Vacation - 15-20 days depending on years of service
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Health and Welfare Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and others)
• FitOn Health ,access to a leading digital wellness platform that offers premium online classes
• Cariloop Membership Program to help support employees with the complexities of caregiving
• Online Educational Learning Library of over 16,000 courses for employees to enhance and develop their skills
• Access to Mental Health Resources-Talkspace, & Employee Assistance Program
• 401k, with Matching Contributions to include educational webinars sponsored by our 401K partner
• Mission-driven culture with an enthusiastic, professional team
• Work-life balance
• Discounts through various partnerships

DEI Mission:

Our mission is to create inclusive experiences and opportunities for all, empowering individuals and communities, ensuring that everyone can see themselves represented in our offices, virtual spaces and our work.

Questex is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Expression/Age/Military or Veteran Status/Citizenship Status, or other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

Please note: Questex is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

5 years:

Proof Editing

5 years:

Line Editing

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