The Editorial Director, Gastroenterology is a strategic leadership role responsible for curating, developing, and overseeing editorial content specific to gastroenterology. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience leading news teams in creating and executing content strategy in healthcare or medical publishing. This role ensures that the information remains clinically accurate, timely, and aligned with Medscape’s commitment to providing leading medical knowledge to physicians and healthcare professionals worldwide. Key responsibilities include leading the editorial direction for news and features in gastroenterology, overseeing the creation and editing of news stories and features on gastroenterology, coordinating and overseeing the coverage of gastroenterology conferences, ensuring content is thoroughly vetted for clinical accuracy, fairness, and clarity, collaborating with internal teams and external clinical experts, tracking trends and clinical advancements within gastroenterology, partnering with marketing and product teams, developing strategies for improving reader engagement, building strong editorial partnerships with key gastroenterologists, and assisting with the creation and editing of news stories and features in the related specialty areas of endocrinology and oncology as assigned.

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                </p><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 12.0pt;margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Medscape, a division of WebMD,</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"> develops and hosts portals and mobile applications, providing physicians and healthcare professionals with critical clinical reference resources, updates on the latest medical information, continuing medical education (CME) credits, and opportunities to collaborate with peers.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 12.0pt;margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">The </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Editorial Director, Gastroenterology </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">is a strategic leadership role responsible for curating, developing, and overseeing editorial content specific to gastroenterology, ensuring that the information remains clinically accurate, timely, and aligned with Medscape’s commitment to providing leading medical knowledge to physicians and healthcare professionals worldwide. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the content is both relevant and engaging for specialist and generalist audiences.</span><b style="font-weight: normal;"></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 12.0pt;margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Core Responsibilities:</span></div><ul style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 12.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Lead the editorial direction for news and features in gastroenterology.</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Oversee the creation and editing of news stories and features on gastroenterology, targeting a professional audience of physicians, ensuring coverage aligns with clinical practice needs.</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Coordinate and oversee the coverage of gastroenterology conferences, held in the United States and globally.</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Ensure content is thoroughly vetted for clinical accuracy, fairness, and clarity, particularly when covering complex gastrointestinal diseases and conditions.</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Collaborate with internal teams and external clinical experts to generate expert-led commentary and analysis on gastroenterology topics.</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Track trends and clinical advancements within gastroenterology to ensure content is both timely and aligned with the evolving medical landscape.</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Partner with marketing and product teams to ensure content delivery aligns with user engagement goals and enhances clinical practice for physicians.</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Develop strategies for improving reader engagement through relevant, high-quality content in gastroenterology.</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Build strong editorial partnerships with key gastroenterologists to enhance the depth and breadth of coverage.</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Assist with the creation and editing of news stories and features in the related specialty areas of endocrinology and oncology as assigned.</span></div></li></ul><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 12.0pt;margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Qualifications:</span></div><ul style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 12.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.</span><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Significant editorial management experience, with a strong focus on medical or health journalism, particularly in gastroenterology.</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">5+ years of experience leading news teams in creating and executing content strategy in healthcare or medical publishing.</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Proven experience writing and editing news stories and features, translating complex medical information into clear, engaging articles for physicians and/or healthcare professionals.</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Exceptional news judgment and a deep understanding of the medical and healthcare fields, with a specific focus on content related to gastroenterology.</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Ability to manage a diverse team of medical writers, editors, and content creators, ensuring high editorial standards.</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Strong understanding of how content marketing and audience engagement influence medical publishing.</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and clinical rigor in published content.</span></div></li></ul><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 12.0pt;margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: bold;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Preferred:</span></div><ul style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 12.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Experience using analytics tools such as Tableau to track content performance and guide editorial decisions.</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Ability to cultivate and manage a network of physician contributors and freelance medical writers and editors.</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline;">Familiarity with digital storytelling techniques and various content formats, including videos, infographics, and interactive modules to enhance reader engagement.</span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: 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