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Our client is a UK-based, digitally-focused, global vascular media company that publishes specialized medical news that also delivers world-class medical education and external and internal market insights in the medical devices sector. Naviga has been engaged to recruit an Associate Editor for the US market.
Title: Associate Editor
Location: Remote- must live in the continental United States
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Title: Associate Editor
Location: Remote- must live in the continental United States
Key Points:
- Join a long-standing, established institution with a stellar reputation in the medical community
- Opportunity to focus on vascular and venous specializations; high-growth anticipated, making it an exciting time to join the field
- Collaborate with the sales team to identify opportunities and create compelling content to support business growth
- Competitive compensation package including salary, commissions, and discretionary bonuses
Responsibilities:
- Independently write news articles for the website, e-newsletters, digital, and print publications, with an emphasis on news in the vascular and venous disease spaces
- Be responsible for the entire print and digital production cycles for one or two of our key publications: from idea generation, story list creation, writing and editing, to working with a London-based graphic designer and editors in line with the editorial calendar
- Responsible for the preparation of articles for publication, including writing, copyediting, and proofreading text for sense, consistency, spelling, grammar, and house style
- Supporting the work of other editors, making decisions on editorial content, and ordering and commissioning relevant articles
- Writing, editing and commissioning content, organizing layout and sending medical newspapers to print
- Updating websites and social media channels on a regular basis
- Managing and editing fortnightly e-newsletters
- Newsgathering at key conferences in North America
- Interviewing key thought leaders in the field
- Liaising with directors, editors-in-chief and external organizations as well as the advertising sales department to generate content leads
- Preparing project ideas and solutions to produce other supplementary materials for the newspapers
- Requires direct interaction with physicians as well as industry professionals to help raise brand awareness and boost advertising sales and sponsored content
- Collaborate with individuals with high levels of responsibility, including physicians, editorial board members and industry partners, as well as internal staff
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a working journalist/editor in a publishing environment is a must
- Highly motivated and have the ability to produce a variety of content with tight deadlines, often putting together content for print and web at short notice.
- Have a keen interest in medical news
- Proficiency in AP Style
- Confident using MS Word, Excel, InDesign, and Photoshop
- Some graphic design experience is beneficial.
- Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Enjoy the fast-paced and demanding environment of a growing and ambitious media company
- Flexibility to travel across the U.S. to attend conferences is essential (including on weekends)
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree is required
Benefits/Perks:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k
- PTO- 140 hours per year
- Unlimited Sick Time Off
