Columns Editor

Haymarket Media, Inc • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Haymarket Media, Inc. is seeking a Columns Editor to join the Haymarket Medical Communications Group for the growing Rare Disease Advisor and Companion family of brands. This position is located in our New York City office but a remote employee will be considered.

Job Overview:

The Columns Editor will be responsible for the production of columns written by patients and caregivers for Rare Disease Advisor, which serves healthcare providers (HCPs), and the Companion family of brands, which serves patients and caregivers. They will work collaboratively with these contributors to help them conceive of column topics and develop their writing skills and personal voice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English/journalism/communications or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as an editor working with writers and performing substantive editing; experience working with HCP or patient audiences is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work with sensitive narratives with empathy, editorial judgment, and respect for personal perspectives.
• Knowledge of AMA style.
• Knowledge of search engine optimization best practices.
• Experience working in a digital content management system and publishing workflows is preferred.
• A successful record of handling multiple simultaneous projects and adhering to deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience as a strong team player who can work independently and cross-functionally within an organization and follow through on all assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with patients and caregivers to guide them in producing first-person columns for HCP or patient/caregiver audiences, contributing to idea generation and content development.
• Help elevate patient and caregiver voices while maintaining editorial rigor appropriate for HCP and patient-facing audiences.
• Manage the intake of new columns and maintain records on their status.
• Edit submitted columns and prepare them for digital publication. Work with other editors on questions that arise before publication.
• Establish relationships with new columnists and contribute to their onboarding.
• Collaborate with editorial, marketing, and advocacy teams to align columns with broader content strategy.
• Administratively manage Ambassador work performed by some Companion columnists.
• Report on the status and performance of the columns division during weekly team meetings.
• Develop and refine workflows and best practices for the columns division.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level