Managing Editor

Opportunity

Healthline is searching for a Managing Editor with solid content skills to assist with all aspects of its editorial operations. This is a great opportunity to work on products that impact the health and care of millions of people.

This position, focused on the creation and management of original content, will also assist in creating editorial packages and help craft the Healthline voice.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and execute Healthline's editorial calendar, partnering with the Product Management, Advertising and Marketing teams.
  • Brainstorm and dictate components for multiple seasonal and timely editorial packages.
  • Assign and produce original content in partnership with freelance and internal writing resources.
  • Partner with graphic designers to create page layouts and to select images and photography.
  • Contribute to the development and evolution of site functionality and applications.
  • Line-edit and copyedit content as needed.
  • Assist with the management of Healthline's Health Experts program.
  • Participate in the development and execution of Healthline's social networking strategy.
  • Assist with search engine optimization and search engine marketing initiatives.
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in English, Creative Writing or a related field.
  • 3 to 5 years experience managing the creation and management of content with some portion of that experience having been online.
  • Strong writing ability and outstanding grammar. Must have an awesome eye for detail and a keen ability to communicate health content in a concise and clear manner for consumers.
  • Candidates must be able to communicate and collaborate effectively in a dynamic cross-functional team, and be able to rationalize and present their editorial ideas and decisions effectively. Must be able to prioritize and manage work to adhere to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Candidate must be a self-starter and be willing to champion the users and the brand at every opportunity.
  • Experience with search engine optimization and search engine marketing a plus.

About Healthline Networks

Healthline Networks Healthline offers an innovative approach to meeting the needs of health information seekers. Developed in collaboration with 1,100 medical specialists, Healthline's powerful consumer healthcare taxonomy – the largest of its kind – drives its suite of medically guided search and navigation services. Healthline offers two primary routes to delivering its intelligent health information services to consumers and business partners: through its website, Healthline.com, or through a network of trusted destination sites that include publishers, employers and health plans. Headquartered in San Francisco, Healthline is backed by VantagePoint Venture Partners, Reed Elsevier Ventures, Mitsui & Co., Ltd., and JHK Investments.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to careers@healthline.com.