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Health Editor

Bernard Nickels & Associates • Full-time • Atlanta, Georgia, United States • $35 / hour • 5d ago

Job Title: Health Editor (Contract Position)

Location: Hybrid (Colony Sq. Atlanta, GA – In-office T/W/Th)

Service Type: Media/Publishing

Reports To: Editorial Director

Job Overview:

Medscape is seeking a Health Editor to oversee the assignment and editing of medical news content related to cardiology. This role ensures content accuracy, clarity, and relevance for a physician audience. The ideal candidate has a strong background in cardiology content editing, exceptional editing skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, virtual newsroom.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop fresh and engaging story angles in cardiology.
Assign and edit high-quality cardiology articles for a specialized physician audience.
Collaborate with freelance writers, providing clear guidance and feedback.
Work with marketing teams to create compelling newsletters and promotional content.
Coordinate with operations teams to ensure timely publication of content.
Support the Cardiology and Campaigns teams on special editorial projects.

Qualifications & Requirements:

5+ years of health content editing experience.
Extensive knowledge of cardiology and 5+ years of cardiology content experience.
Strong ability to assign and refine story ideas for freelancers.
Deadline-driven with high productivity and attention to detail.
Ability to edit stories for accuracy, balance, timeliness, and relevance.
Strong proofreading skills with a keen eye for clarity and conciseness.
Ability to translate complex medical language into accessible content.
Flexible and creative mindset in a dynamic, competitive editorial environment.