Title: Healthcare Editor
Location: Remote, United States
JobDescription:
Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.
Newsweek is seeking a full-time reporter and editor who can contribute healthcare coverage to its Rankings content. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a collaborative spirit someone who is capable of multitasking and problem-solving, is comfortable writing and editing several articles on a weekly basis, and who has impressive contacts in the healthcare space. We need someone who can come up with story ideas around the latest innovations in the industry, who can spot trends in Newsweeks healthcare Rankings (such as the Worlds Best Hospitals), and who can call upon qualified experts and sources for access and interviews.
Key Responsibilities:
- Finding and researching potential story subjects and editorial contributors
- Brainstorming and pitching new initiatives and projects
- Communicating with contributing writers and editors
- Assisting the managing editor of Rankings content in wrangling copy, photos, and any other editorial materials
- Reporting, writing, and editing multiple pieces on a weekly basis
- Writing and editing a weekly healthcare newsletter
- Hosting and moderating panel discussions with figures from the healthcare industry
- Any other reasonable duties to meet the needs of the business
Requirements:
- Must be available to work weekdays, from 9 a.m. ET to 5 p.m. ET
- Must have at least seven years experience working in a digital newsroom
- Must have a proven track record of doing impactful work dealing with healthcare
Salary range: $90,000 –$100,000
Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.