Health Editor/Reporter (Rheumatology/Dermatology)

Stefanini Group • Atlanta, GA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Stefanini Group is hiring a Health Editor/Reporter with a focus on Rheumatology/Dermatology. This role involves assigning and editing medical news content specifically related to rheumatology and dermatology, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and relevance for a physician audience. Additionally, the position requires reporting and writing deep-dive features. The ideal candidate will work closely with the rheumatology/dermatology team and report to the Executive Editor. This position requires knowledge of rheumatology and dermatology, solid news editing and feature writing skills, and attention to detail. The candidate must meet tight deadlines and collaborate with a large, fast-moving content team in a virtual environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, biology, or other relevant area
• 5+ years in health content editing and writing
• Extensive knowledge of the rheumatology/dermatology 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.

Responsibilities

• Assign and edit rheumatology/dermatology articles, largely news, that appeal to a well-versed audience of rheumatologists and dermatologists and related specialties
• Pitch and write features with new, fresh, and creative angles, working closely with the Editorial Director
• Work with our marketing teams to create interesting newsletters and promotional content
• Work with our operations teams to get content published promptly

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level