Medical Editor

Stefanini North America and APAC • Contract • Atlanta, GA, US • 1w ago

Responsibilities:

Assign and edit oncology articles, largely news, that appeal to a well-versed audience of oncologists and related specialties
Pitch and write features with new, fresh, and creative angles, working closely with the Executive Editor
Work with our marketing teams to create interesting newsletters and promotional content
Work with our operations teams to get content published promptly

Requirements:

5+ years in health content editing and writing
Extensive knowledge of the oncology field
Experience assigning clearly-defined story ideas to freelancers
Ability to edit stories for accuracy, balance, timeliness, and relevance
Ability to write deep or investigative stories
High reliability and ability to take direction and run with it
Flexibility and creativity to meet the needs of a growing multimedia news team in a competitive environment.
Detail-oriented and deadline-focused with solid proofreading skills
Ability to clearly and succinctly translate medical jargon and academic speak to a lay audience
Bachelor's degree in English, biology, or other relevant area.