Editorial Director, Healthcare

FWD People • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

FWD People is a full-service strategic marketing agency delivering meaningful and measurable results in the health and non-profit sectors. We take pride in being our clients' trusted strategic partner — staying ahead of the curve, and leveraging our expertise and foresight to help them navigate change and seize opportunities. We approach every challenge with a commitment to innovation, excellence, and empathy and we seek the same qualities in our leaders. As a fast-growing, senior team, we're excited to welcome more forward-thinking individuals who will help us drive growth, foster positive change within our client's industries, and have fun along the way.
As Editorial Director, you will define and uphold the editorial vision across FWD People. You are both a leader of craft and a leader of people, ensuring every written deliverable meets the highest standards for clarity, consistency, accuracy, and impact.
You partner closely with Creative, Strategy, and Account leadership to shape narrative systems, mentor editors and writers, and ensure editorial excellence across the agency.

Requirements

• 10–12+ years of editorial experience, including leadership roles.
• Deep expertise in healthcare, animal health, nonprofit, or scientific content.
• Proven ability to lead teams and uphold high editorial standards.
• Strong strategic thinking and narrative sensibility.
• Excellent communication and mentorship skills.
• Calm authority, sound judgment, and deep respect for craft.
• Experience managing direct reports and developing talent.
• Comfort working with regulated content and MLR processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in oncology, immunology, neurology, or rare disease categories.
• Background working with biotech or pharmaceutical clients.
• Expertise in developing editorial style guides and brand voice frameworks.
• Experience contributing to agency growth and new business initiatives.
• Familiarity with digital content strategy and omnichannel storytelling.
• Recognition or awards for editorial excellence in healthcare or mission-driven sectors.

Responsibilities

• Set editorial standards, voice frameworks, and quality benchmarks across accounts.
• Lead and mentor Senior Editors and editorial contributors.
• Partner with Creative Directors to align narrative, copy, and editorial strategy.
• Oversee editing of complex, regulated, or high-visibility content.
• Ensure consistency across brands, channels, and deliverables.
• Serve as a senior editorial presence in client discussions when needed.
• Help evolve editorial processes and best practices across the agency.
• Contribute to new business efforts through editorial expertise and strategic thinking.

Benefits

• 25 days off per year +16 paid holidays
• matching 401(k)
• medical, dental & vision
• paid maternity & paternity leave
• home office setup
• yearly team retreats
• comprehensive professional development program including executive coaching and a yearly professional development stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees