Senior Editor, Health & Live Events

AAJA25; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Job summary

U.S. News & World Report is seeking an experienced content creator to join the editorial team responsible for live events, including in-person conferences, virtual events and salons.

The ideal candidate will plan sophisticated programming, research topics, and recruit speakers such as C-suite executives and university leaders. You will moderate sessions, translate insights into engaging articles and newsletters, and help grow audience engagement for Healthcare of Tomorrow and other initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in events, content programming, communications or journalism.
• Knowledge of healthcare industry trends and players.
• Polished public presentation skills and ability to moderate panels.

Responsibilities

• Drive Event Strategy and Execution: Work with the events team to brainstorm topics, speakers, programming and content.
• Develop Session Programming: Plan compelling topics aligned with industry trends and audience insights.
• Recruit and Prep Event Speakers: Identify, book and prep speakers including C‑suite executives and leaders.
• Moderate at Events and Support Colleague Speakers/Moderators: On‑stage or virtual moderator, collaborating with production teams.
• Reimagine Event Content for New Audiences: Translate insights into articles, Q&As, social clips and newsletters to grow engagement.
• Anchor Email Newsletter: Lead the weekly Healthcare of Tomorrow Bulletin and pitch new formats.

Skills

Event management

Content programming

Journalism

Healthcare knowledge

Communications skills

Public speaking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or journalism

Job description

U.S. News & World Report is seeking an experienced content creator to join the editorial team responsible for live events, including in-person conferences, virtual events and salons.

The ideal candidate will plan sophisticated programming, research topics, and recruit speakers such as C-suite executives and university leaders. You will moderate sessions, translate insights into engaging articles and newsletters, and help grow audience engagement for Healthcare of Tomorrow and other initiatives.