Healthtech Editor

Crain Communications • Chicago, IL

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

Modern Healthcare is hiring a Healthtech Editor to lead our coverage of digital health, medtech and AI in the healthcare space. This is a leadership role in the Modern Healthcare newsroom. You will help set the editorial direction for one of the most important and dynamic areas in healthcare, shape daily coverage and manage two reporters. We’re looking for an experienced editor who understands business journalism and can connect technology trends back to what matters for health systems, hospitals and other kinds of providers, payers and others in the industry.

Requirements

• 7+ years of journalism experience, must include business reporting
• At least 4 years of editing experience within a deadline driven newsroom
• Experience managing reporters and improving their work
• Strong news judgment and the ability to focus coverage on what matters
• Understanding of healthcare, business, or technology—and how they connect
• Comfort with representing a newsroom at events
• Collaborative

Responsibilities

• Lead coverage of digital health, medtech and AI in the healthcare space
• Manage and develop two reporters through hands-on editing and direction
• Set priorities and ensure coverage is focused, relevant and impactful
• Collaborate across the newsroom as technology intersects with every beat
• Help shape event programming and represent Modern Healthcare at industry events
• Build relationships with key sources in the space

Benefits

• retirement plan savings contributions
• bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees