Managing Editor

Managing Editor

Haymarket Media, Inc. is seeking a Managing Editor to oversee editorial staff in the daily execution of compelling clinical content across numerous specialty-specific websites for an audience of healthcare professionals. The position is based in our New York, NY office, with a hybrid schedule that allows for in-office collaboration three days on site (Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and a team flex day) and two days remote. 

Job Overview:

The Managing Editor leads a team of editors and other junior editorial staff in the creation, production, and publication of high-quality clinical content, including news briefs, long-form feature articles, slideshows, polls, clinical quizzes, video interviews, and podcasts. In this role, you will be responsible for all content initiatives for brands without our Cardiometabolic/Central Nervous System vertical, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful content that meets the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and integrity. Other responsibilities include using analytical tools to inform content strategy, conducting outreach and developing relationships with external stakeholders, implementing departmental best practices, supervising expense accruals and reporting, and providing editorial support when appropriate. This position requires strong leadership skills, exceptional editorial judgment, a drive for mentorship and training, and proficiency in navigating complex medical topics. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to the success and growth of Haymarket’s specialty brands while leading a team of skilled editors serving a professional clinical audience.

Responsibilities: 

• Managing, training, and developing editorial team members

• Overseeing daily operations to ensure the efficient use of staff resources

• Supervising budgets, expense accruals, and reporting

• Executing all content initiatives across multiple brands

• Implementing departmental best practices

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure published content meets internal and client expectations

• Developing relationships with external stakeholders

• Providing editorial support when appropriate 

• Leveraging analytical tools to drive content strategy and assess audience engagement

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism/Communications or Biological Sciences; advanced degree desirable 

• 5+ years’ experience in medical publishing/communications/advertising, with excellent ability to edit and fact check medical content, including proficiency with AMA style 

• 2+ years’ experience in staff management and/or mentorship experience

• Excellent reading comprehension, listening and analytical skills, and oral and written communication skills 

• A successful record of handling multiple projects with competing deadlines and collaborating with cross-functional teams

• Experience with WordPress or other content management systems

• Knowledge of SEO and social media best practices and other digital promotional strategies 

• A deep understanding of healthcare topics and demonstrated ability to identify the needs of professional clinical audiences

What We Offer:

• A competitive compensation package

• The salary range for this position is $95,000–$100,000. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, skill level, functional and/or industry knowledge, education level, certifications, as well as other qualifications.

• Paid annual vacation, holiday and sick time off

• Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental and vision

• Competitive 401(k) investment options and generous company matching program

• Life insurance

• Commuter benefits

• Employee referral awards

• Tuition reimbursement

• Training opportunities through industry-recognized programs

• A creative and passionate workplace and a fun, collaborative team environment

• Three Week “Work from Anywhere” benefit, to ensure work life balance

About Haymarket:

Haymarket has its heart and soul in publishing and media. Since the company was founded half a century ago, Haymarket has always prided itself on being a highly creative business, with an unrelenting focus on the quality of the products and the people. The philosophy has always been quite simple: only by having the highest quality individuals can you produce the highest quality products, combining the best in content, design, production and customer services. Globalization is opening up the world further and provides many opportunities for growth. Haymarket has offices around the world and many of the titles are now truly global brands. Haymarket serves a broad spread of business markets, from marketing to medicine to technology along with exhibitions and live events. Predicting the shape of the business in 3, 5, or 10 years is almost impossible; and the unpredictability is part of the appeal. Haymarket aims to be the perfect company to work with or for – we have the processes and attitude that ensure quality and consistency, and an entrepreneurial spirit that makes every day rewarding.

An equal opportunity employer, Haymarket Media does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected category recognized by state, federal, or local laws.

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