Managing Editor, Content Studio

Role Overview

We are seeking a Managing Editor to lead the development of high-quality medical and professional content for a healthcare technology company. This remote, full-time role is based in the United States and involves guiding content production for strategic partner programs with a focus on accuracy, quality, and audience engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end editorial workflow for client and partner content, from initial concept and outlining to editing, packaging, and final delivery.
• Produce and supervise medical and professional content ensuring clarity, factual precision, and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Convert partner business goals into impactful content concepts that address both client needs and professional audiences.
• Work closely with client services to comprehend project aims, deadlines, and deliverables while guaranteeing smooth execution.
• Represent the editorial function in client meetings such as brainstorming sessions, project kickoffs, and content reviews.
• Assign editorial tasks, manage internal contributors and freelance writers to uphold content consistency and high standards.
• Recruit, brief, and manage freelance writers, contractors, and subject matter experts maintaining editorial integrity.
• Ensure the medical content complies with AMA style, is factually accurate, and excludes unsupported claims or promotional exaggerations.
• Navigate medical, legal, and regulatory reviews as needed for content approval.
• Create scalable editorial workflows, templates, and quality standards to support content function growth.
• Assist in expanding the content team by contributing to hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and leadership.

Candidate Requirements

• Approximately 8 years of experience in editorial, medical communications, healthcare publishing, content marketing, or related sectors.
• Proven expertise in medical, healthcare, life sciences, or professional content creation and management.
• Experience developing client-facing, sponsored, branded, or custom content marketing materials.
• Strong familiarity with AMA style and an unwavering commitment to editorial accuracy and detail.
• Excellent judgment to recognize unsupported claims, promotional risk, and maintain editorial independence.
• Proficient in client collaboration, representing editorial teams professionally in external discussions.
• Excellent project management skills, adept at handling multiple priorities and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience managing assignments and editing work from freelance contributors.
• Superior communication and collaboration abilities across editorial, commercial, and operational teams.
• Ability to thrive in entrepreneurial settings with evolving processes and workflows.
• Preferred experience with medical-legal review processes and regulated healthcare topics.
• Preferred background in developing content operations, templates, and quality frameworks for expanding teams.
• Healthcare-related specialization in ophthalmology, optometry, eyecare, or healthcare education is a plus but not mandatory.
• Comfort with fast-paced, technology-driven healthcare media or educational environments.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $75,000 to $85,000 based on experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement across the USA.
• Comprehensive health insurance with 90% coverage under a silver plan.
• Vision and dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan including annual profit-sharing options.
• Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, flexible and bonus leave.
• Company-provided MacBook for work purposes.
• Chance to influence and expand a growing content division in a healthcare tech setting.
• Supportive culture fostering innovation, growth, and impact.
• Collaboration with industry specialists to produce meaningful healthcare content.