Editorial Director, Cardiology

PHAXIS • Contract • Newark, New Jersey, United States • $60 - $70 / hour • 2w ago

6 months contract
$60-70/hr W2
Hybrid in Newark NJ Office

H iring a Director for Cardiology Content who will be responsible for assigning and editing medical news content related to cardiology for an audience of physicians and healthcare professionals. The Director will work closely with the Cardiology team and report to the Editorial Director overseeing cardiology. This position requires knowledge of the field of cardiology; solid journalistic skills and a proven ability to lead a team and work collaboratively with writers and editors to produce high-quality content. This person will have experience producing content under rigorous deadlines in a virtual environment. Curiosity, a strong news sense, and the ability to identify compelling content ideas are strongly preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Brainstorm fresh and compelling content ideas for the field of cardiology
-Assign, and edit cardiology articles that appeal to a well-versed audience of cardiologists and other cardiology-related specialties
-Work closely with marketing to create interesting newsletters and promotional content
-Work with our operations teams to get content published promptly
-Support the Cardiology and Campaigns teams on special projects
-Proven ability to identify freelance talent and to nurture and strengthen a corps of top-notch freelance writers.

REQUIREMENTS:
-At least 8 years of experience editing and assigning content in health, medicine or science topics
-Demonstrated knowledge of the cardiology field
-Experience assigning well-defined story ideas for freelance writers
-Ability to edit stories for accuracy, balance, timeliness, and relevance
-Flexibility and creativity to meet the needs of a multimedia news team in a competitive and always-changing environment.
-Detail-oriented and deadline-focused
-Ability to accurately and effectively translate medical jargon to resonate with a medical audience

A bachelor's degree in journalism, English or the sciences, or in a field relevant to this position.

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Job Type: Contract

Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour

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