Associate Editor, Health

Job Description

Job Title
Associate Editor, Health

About The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements

Health is seeking an associate editor to help us keep the growing library of Health.com articles up-to-date and accurate. We are looking for an SEO-savvy content enthusiast with a passion for all things health and wellness. Day to day, you will be responsible for working with staff editors, freelancers, and project managers to keep various editorial improvement projects running. The ideal candidate is familiar with and eager to learn about health and medical topics and enjoys working both independently and with team members.

Hybrid 3x a week- (New York)

In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.

About The Positions Contributions:

Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
• 30%
- Help senior editor create editorial guidelines and standards for large-scale updates to our existing library of evergreen consumer-facing health articles
• 20% - Help manage and improve workflows for update projects, including set-up and instruction and editing processes
• 15%
- Collaborate with different departments to ensure editorial consistency across a variety of initiatives
• 15%
- Provide feedback and assistance to remote contractors in order to ensure high quality of edits at scale
• 10%
- Edit articles and assist on other editorial projects as needed
• 10%
- Help build out an editorial calendar

The Role's Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

Education:
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism or communications, or equivalent experience.

Experience:
• Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:
• Detail-oriented and deadline-focused with solid proofreading and communication skills
• Experience posting or crafting copy for a brand's social media
• Operating experience with web analytics tools
• Background in health, science, or wellness editorial content preferred
• Proactive, flexible, and enthusiastic team player

% Travel Required (Approximate): 5%

It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.

Pay Range
Salary: New York: $62,400.00 - $65,000.00

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjkv31-3-147-68-201-42 in your application.