Head of Enterprise Editorial & Thought Leadership

athenahealth; North Carolina; On-site; USD 144,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

athenahealth seeks an Editorial Director to own the enterprise narrative and the yearly editorial arc, guiding strategic messaging across campaigns and owned channels. You will lead a small team, shape editorial priorities, and collaborate with Marketing and executive communications to ensure consistent storytelling.

The role requires a strategic thinker with healthcare technology fluency, exceptional editorial judgment, and the ability to align across a matrix of teams to drive enterprise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience required.
• 10+ years in corporate communications, journalism, brand strategy — health tech/healthcare preferred.
• Proven ability to translate complex product/tech strategies into clear narratives.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise narrative and annual editorial agenda across messaging, campaigns, and channels.
• Lead enterprise editorial function and guide strategic messaging frameworks.
• Define AEO/GEO strategy and editorial standards for owned channels and social.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Writing skills

Strategic storytelling

Cross-functional leadership

Audience insights

Health tech fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

10+ years in corporate communications/journalism/brand strategy

Job description

athenahealth seeks an Editorial Director to own the enterprise narrative and the yearly editorial arc, guiding strategic messaging across campaigns and owned channels. You will lead a small team, shape editorial priorities, and collaborate with Marketing and executive communications to ensure consistent storytelling.

The role requires a strategic thinker with healthcare technology fluency, exceptional editorial judgment, and the ability to align across a matrix of teams to drive enterprise