Senior Editor, Healthcare

FWD People • New York, NY

2d • 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 Senior Editor, you will be a steward of clarity, consistency, and quality across FWD's written work. You bring a sharp editorial eye, deep respect for voice and tone, and comfort working with complex, often highly regulated content.
You partner closely with writers, strategists, and creative leadership to ensure all content is accurate, compelling, and aligned with brand and audience needs.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of editorial experience, ideally within an agency environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and command of language.
• Experience editing healthcare, scientific, or regulated content strongly preferred.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to balance speed with precision.
• Calm, thoughtful presence in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in AMA, AP, or other relevant style guides.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or biotech sectors.
• Familiarity with MLR review processes and regulated marketing.
• Background in medical or scientific writing or editing.
• Experience developing editorial guidelines and style guides.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive language practices.

Responsibilities

• Edit and review copy across campaigns, brand platforms, and content deliverables.
• Ensure consistency in voice, tone, grammar, and style across accounts.
• Partner with Copy leadership to maintain editorial standards and best practices.
• Support writers through clear, constructive feedback.
• Ensure accuracy and clarity in scientific or technical content.
• Participate in review cycles and revisions, including MLR when applicable.
• Help refine editorial workflows and processes.
• Maintain quality control standards across all written deliverables.

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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees