Managing Editor

Mediabistro; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing healthcare innovation campus in New York City seeks a proactive Managing Editor to lead its content operations. The ideal candidate will oversee all site content and collaborate across departments to enhance Cure's editorial presence, focusing on health and wellness storytelling. This role demands experience in digital publishing and a passion for creating impactful content in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in digital publishing or content management.
• Experience managing editorial teams and freelancers.
• Strong ability to translate complex health topics.

Responsibilities

• Lead editorial direction for WeWillCure.com.
• Manage freelance writers and oversee content quality.
• Drive content strategy and engagement initiatives.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Writing

Editing

Content analytics

SEO best practices

Tools

CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress)

Google Analytics

Project management tools

Job description

Cure is a healthcare innovation campus in the heart ofNew York Citythat serves as the go-to hub for innovators and entrepreneurs with a mission to advance healthcare. The Cure ecosystem features more than 20 on-campus startups and established life science, digital health, and tech-enabled companies focused on developing and commercializing cutting-edge solutions to tackle unmet needs in healthcare.

Our campus features state of the art laboratory and business facilities, a collaboration residency, office space and premium event venues, including an education center, conference center, and iconic rooftop facility, well as compelling leadership content, industry leading event programming, mentoring, networking, and other services to members of its ecosystem. Cure’s goal is to advance healthcare by building a membership model comprising a robust community of members from academia, industry, and non-profit organizations who engage both virtually and in-person to network, learn and develop skills that will enable them to further advance their healthcare innovation and propel their career forward. CureX is an affiliate of Deerfield Management Company, LP.For more information, please visit .

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive Managing Editor to lead our content operations and elevate Cure’s editorial presence. Based in New York City , this individual will be responsible for overseeing all site content, managing freelance writers, assignments, editing, and publishing. You will help develop a dynamic content roadmap aligned with our brand and mission. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with social media, email, and marketing teams to ensure our voice remains consistent, credible, and impactful across all channels.

Reporting to the Chief Content Officer, this is a unique opportunity to lead the storytelling for a mission-driven brand that’s growing fast and position Cure to become the go-to destination for healthcare innovators seeking to network, learn, grow and advance healthcare.The ideal candidate will have experience in health care content, creation, and distribution to drive audience and increase engagement.

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead the editorial direction and content strategy for WeWillCure.com
• Manage and mentor a network of freelance writers and contributors
• Oversee content planning, editing, and publishing to ensure quality, accuracy, and brand alignment
• Collaborate with SEO, email, and social media leads to optimize content performance and engagement
• Proactively develop and maintain a content roadmap based on audience needs, data insights, and brand goals
• Drive cross-functional content initiatives, including campaigns, partnerships, and special projects
• Oversee and strategize content created from events as well as building and fostering an expert network of content contributors
• Monitor health media news, trends, scientific updates, and competitive content to keep our offerings fresh and relevant
• Ensure all content meets editorial, medical, and legal standards before publishing

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in digital publishing, journalism, or content management (strong preference for health or science-related media)
• Demonstrated experience managing editorial teams and freelance contributors
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to translate complex health-related topics into engaging, accessible content
• Proven success building and executing content strategies
• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Deep understanding of content analytics and SEO best practices
• Passion for health, wellness, and patient storytelling
• Familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress), Google Analytics, and project management tools

Please note that this is an on site position. Cure follows a Monday-Thursday in office and Friday remote policy. The office is located in the Flatiron area of NYC.

To be considered for this position, please email your resume to

Salary Range : $150,000 - $170,000

CureX is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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