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Health Editor (Oncology)

Bernard Nickels & Associates • Contract • Newark, New Jersey, United States • $42 - $50 / hour • 1w ago

Job Title: Health Editor (Oncology)

Job Type: Contract (W2)

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6 Months (with potential for extension)

Work Location: Newark, NJ (hybrid role; onsite 2 to 3 days per week)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day (1st shift hours)

Pay Range: $42 to $50 per hour

Overview: Our leading online medical information provider is looking for a Health Editor (Oncology) responsible for assigning and editing medical news content specifically related to oncology, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and relevance for a physician audience. The other half of this role will be focused on reporting and writing deep-dive features. The Health Editor (Oncology) will be working closely with the oncology team and reporting to the Executive Editor. This position requires knowledge of the field of oncology, solid news editing and feature writing skills, and attention to detail. This person must meet tight deadlines and collaborate with a large, fast-moving content team in a virtual environment.

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:
-High school diploma/GED (required); Bachelor's degree in English, Biology, or other relevant area (preferred)
-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

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $42.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

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