Editor

HEALTHSTREAM INC•Nashville, TN

3d•$78,629 - $91,674

About The Position

The Editor plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and quality of HealthStream’s marketing content. This position is responsible for editing and proofreading a wide range of materials—including blog posts, white papers, research reports, eBooks, and social media content—to maintain brand voice and uphold editorial standards. In addition to editing, the Editor will refine and polish content when necessary, ensuring it is engaging, error-free, and optimized for healthcare audiences. This role also involves managing editorial workflows, maintaining timelines, and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality content that supports HealthStream’s marketing and thought leadership initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Digital Marketing, or related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in writing and editing for healthcare audiences.
Experience with independently managing complex content projects and processes that demonstrate positive business impact.
Strong understanding of healthcare terminology and industry trends (healthcare experience preferred).
Proficiency in SEO best practices for content optimization.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), project management systems, and content management systems (CMS), with the ability to adapt quickly to new tools and technologies. Familiarity with Airtable, Wrike, and Webflow is a plus.
Expert knowledge of AP style and editorial standards.
Familiarity and fluency with AI tools for content editing and workflow management.
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all written content.
Proven time management, project management, and prioritization skills to effectively manage a diverse workload, multiple non-routine projects/deliverables and priorities to meet ambitious simultaneous deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present ideas persuasively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to build timelines and workflows.
Self-starter, proactive problem-solver, and critical thinker.
Ability to work independently and virtually with minimal oversight.
Ability to manage and meet deadlines with minimal oversight.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally.
High aptitude for learning new technologies, evaluating cross-platform compatibility, and problem-solving ability.
Demonstrates a professional demeanor, and expresses thoughts, expectations, ideas, and intent effectively and appropriately.
Keeps an open mind; suggests innovative ideas or ways of doing things to streamline processes, address inefficiencies, and increase client/customer satisfaction.

Nice To Haves

healthcare experience preferred
Familiarity with Airtable, Wrike, and Webflow is a plus.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for adhering to all HealthStream security policies, procedures, and assigned training.
Edit and proofread diverse content types (blogs, white papers, research reports, eBooks, social media posts) for grammar, clarity, tone, and adherence to AP style and brand guidelines.
Revise and polish content when needed to enhance readability and engagement.
Manage the editorial workflow from intake to final delivery, ensuring deadlines are met.
Develop and maintain project timelines for all content initiatives, including HealthStream’s annual research reports.
Oversee and update the marketing content calendar to ensure alignment with campaigns and business priorities.
Collaborate with writers, designers, subject matter experts, and marketing team members to ensure cohesive and accurate content.
Ensure all content adheres to SEO best practices and is optimized for digital platforms.
Review and implement AI-assisted editing tools to improve efficiency and maintain quality standards.
Maintain consistency in voice, tone, and messaging across all marketing channels.
Provide guidance and feedback to internal and external contributors (freelance writers) to uphold editorial standards.
Stay up-to-date on emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in content development, and healthcare industry trends, continuously refining and optimizing our editorial strategies to stay ahead of the curve.
Attend weekly team meetings and others as needed.