JHI Editor, Associate

WebMD's Jobson Healthcare Information (JHI) is seeking an Associate Editor for Review of Optometry, a monthly magazine for eye doctors. This entry-level position, based in Newtown Square, PA, involves writing and editing medical manuscripts on eye care topics, contributing to digital content, and managing event calendars. The role offers career growth potential and requires a keen interest in science and strong writing abilities to educate practicing optometrists.

Must Have

• Write and edit “how-to” articles and news stories on medical topics in eye care.
• Edit submitted manuscripts for accuracy, clarity, value to readers, and elimination of bias.
• Oversee accuracy and messaging of article assignments through content development and layout.
• Generate layouts for print in collaboration with Art Director.
• Proofread page layouts prior to publication.
• Contribute to uploading web content using CMS and social media feeds.
• Manage ongoing calendar of events for educational conferences.
• Develop professional relationships with experts in the field.
• Participate in editorial planning by generating story ideas.
• Travel to industry conferences as needed.
• One to five years’ professional experience as an editor/writer (new grads considered).
• News researching skills.
• News reporting skills.

Good to Have

• Experience in medical education or medical publishing.
• Experience in optometry or ophthalmology.
• Experience in digital publishing software and services (Adobe InDesign, content management systems, web page design, HTML mark-up, social media).

Perks & Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
• Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)

Description

Position at WebMD

Jobson Healthcare Information (JHI) is a premier healthcare information and marketing services provider, with leading positions in a variety of growing healthcare markets such as pharmacy, eye care, clinician (physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants) and the managed markets (managed care, hospitals and government). Through its diversified, multi-media portfolio of marketing services, information databases, publications, medical education programs, events, websites and other digital and traditional media services, JHI is uniquely positioned to inform and educate a highly targeted network of approximately one million healthcare professionals across multiple specialties.

WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.

Are you a talented writer with a keen interest in science? Review of Optometry, a monthly magazine for eye doctors in the US with a robust online readership globally, is hiring an Associate Editor.

Review of Optometry educates practicing optometrists about the clinical procedures of eye care. Editorial content is a mix of brief news reports and long-form “how-to” articles on the techniques of medical practice. Review provides its readers with a high-quality monthly print magazine and a website that includes the full print issue plus a daily news feed of late-breaking medical research and legislative issues.

General Description

The Associate Editor is responsible for writing compelling stories on the practical aspects of new medical research, editing medical manuscripts for maximum impact and contributing to the uploading and sharing of digital content. Great entry-level position with career growth potential.

Job Responsibilities:

• Write and edit “how-to” articles and news stories on medical topics in eye care for a monthly publication that serves the educational needs of practicing optometrists.
• Edit submitted manuscripts for accuracy, clarity, value to readers and elimination of bias.
• Oversee accuracy and messaging of article assignments through all stages of content development and layout to assure editorial quality.
• Generate layouts for print in collaboration with Art Director.
• Proofread page layouts prior to publication.
• Contribute to uploading of content for web using in-house CMS and social media feeds.
• Manage ongoing calendar of events for educational conferences.
• Develop professional relationships with experts in field.
• Participate in the editorial planning process by generating story ideas that serve the audience and reinforce the publication’s identity.
• Travel to industry conferences as needed.

Qualifications:

• One to five (1-5) years’ professional experience as an editor/writer. New grads with appropriate college experience will also be considered.
• Experience in medical education or medical publishing strongly preferred but not required. Experience in optometry or ophthalmology a big plus.
• News researching/reporting skills a must, preferably in a scientific or medical discipline.
• Some experience in digital publishing software and services (Adobe InDesign, content management systems, web page design, HTML mark-up, social media) preferred.
• Ability to multitask in fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Salary range: $38,000 - $45,000 depending on experience. Hourly position 25.00

Benefits:

• Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the company sponsored benefit programs, including the following within the first 12 months of employment:
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
• Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)

• Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on job classification, schedule (e.g., full-time vs. part-time), work location and length of employment
• Travel: Attend industry conferences (roughly 2-3x per year) to develop story ideas and network with authors.

To Apply:

• Submit your resume and two best published writing clips to:
• Jack Persico
• Editor-in-Chief, Review of Optometry
• 19 Campus Blvd., Suite 101
• Newtown Square, PA 19073
• jpersico@jobson.com

• Applications without a cover letter and published writing samples will not be considered.