Associate Editor

Description:

Job Title: Associate Editor

Reports to: Associate Publisher

Location: Remote

Position Summary: The Associate Editor will help shape a publication dedicated to providing doctors with the latest strategies, tools, and insights for running successful practices. The Associate Editor will be responsible for editing manuscripts on a wide array of practice management, business, and clinical topics, consistently finding new ways to connect with a medical business audience in print and online.

Key Responsibilities:

•       Review, edit, and fact check submitted articles and online content for grammar, style, tone, and accuracy.

•       Create headlines, captions, and callouts as needed.

•       Ensure all content aligns with the publication’s voice, editorial policies, and audience needs.

•       Assign articles to professional business writers and doctors.

•       Communicate with sales staff and vendors on company-focused content.

•       Work with production on selecting relevant charts, images, and case study visuals.

•       Check for legal and ethical compliance, including rights and permissions for media assets.

•       Conduct interviews and write news articles, features, and sidebars.

•       Manage website content.

•       Edit/create/tailor content for social media channels.

•       Manage schedules and work with the editorial and sales teams on content development.

•       Work with clients, sales, and production/design to meet all deadlines as required for publication and postings.

•       Proofread layouts before publication.

•       Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

•       BS/BA degree or higher.

•       Minimum of 2 years in an editorial capacity. Medical journalism experience is a plus. 

•       Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills. 

•       Strong command of English grammar and usage. 

•       Familiarity with WordPress for posting content.

•       Possess a meticulous eye for details and be internet savvy.

•       Strong computer skills including MS Office, CMS systems, and video conferencing platforms.

•       Able to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualities:

•       Comfortable communicating with medical professionals and interpreting business/clinical content.

•       Strong curiosity about the intersection of healthcare and business innovation.

•       Collaborative, resourceful, and detail oriented. 

Travel:

•       Attend trade shows and conferences as needed. 

Compensation and Benefits:

•       Compensation commensurate with experience. 

Kane Communications Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kane Communications Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.