Science Editor

HealthCentral’s mission is to empower patients and caregivers with information and tools to efficiently navigate the healthcare landscape, and as a result, achieve better health utilizing our family of healthcare destinations. Our robust digital platforms offer emotionally engaging health content, self-help tools, and real patient stories that connect with millions of readers. Through the lens of those living with chronic illness and their caregivers, we provide the means to protect and enhance their health so they can enjoy rich, fulfilling lives. Our community of healthcare professionals (HCPs) gain instant access to expert opinions and the most current information to help them deliver the best possible care to their patients. We are passionate about sharing inspiring stories from real patients and publishing in-depth condition-specific content from leading experts to support and inspire patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals.

Overview:

This part-time contractor position at TheBody/TheBodyPro places you at the center of our efforts to provide practical, accessible clinical news and information focused on HIV and related conditions. This position will call upon not only your outstanding abilities as a science-focused journalist, but also your passions for racial justice and equity in health care, LGBTQ-centered medical needs, U.S. health care access, and sexual health.

Answering to our executive editor, you'll be responsible for creating high-quality, science-driven content that primarily serves HIV care providers and related professionals. This includes news and analyses of research and other scientific developments; coverage of medical conferences; topical overviews containing practical guidance and clinically relevant takeaways; and interviews or commentaries featuring leading clinician-researchers.

Location: REMOTE (AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA)

Responsibilities:

Shepherd science-oriented content (both written and multimedia) through the editorial process, from ideation through production.
Create and update valuable, engaging, high-quality original content based on research, community input, team conversations, and frequent examinations of gaps in our existing coverage.
Manage editorial projects, including the creation of specialized content packages and our coverage of medical or research conferences (some of which will necessitate on-site attendance).
Recruit, and maintain relationships with, a wide and diverse range of freelance writers and correspondents.
Adhere to and enforce sourcing and conflict-of-interest guidelines, ensure all content meets our editorial standards, and help develop and execute our editorial style guide.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience as a health or science editor, including considerable experience or interest specifically in HIV/AIDS.
Outstanding communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills organizational and self-management abilities, including a talent for executing multiple projects and balancing priorities.
Value working closely with fellow members of a small, diverse team of extremely dedicated, social justice-minded individuals.
Ability to manage a team of freelance writers.
Proven ability in the digital health space, with firm grasp of editorial standards and guidelines.
Experience with digital publishing and using CMS web systems.

If this role feels like an excellent match for you, please submit a compelling cover letter and resume.

We Offer

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-paced, digital health company that’s rapidly growing. In addition to a competitive salary, rich health plans, and dynamic benefits package, our company offers the following:

The culture: HealthCentral provides a welcoming, positive work environment. Thanks to our people, HealthCentral has been recognized as a Great Place To Work® certified company! Our company culture is our top priority and we are consistently evaluating ways to better support our employees and teams.
The people. You can’t have a great company culture without great people! You will work alongside talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams – people you can be proud to work with!
The business. Work you can feel great about! This is an opportunity to provide individuals the tools and resources to become more engaged in their health and wellness. Our mission is to empower patients and caregivers with information and applications to efficiently navigate the healthcare landscape and, as a result, achieve better health through the use of our products and services.