Health Editor

About Condé Nast

Condé Nast is a leading global media powerhouse that produces premium content reaching over one billion consumers across 32 countries. Their extensive portfolio includes renowned titles such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, Architectural Digest, Bon Appétit, and Wired, among others.

Role Overview

Based in New York, NY, the Health Editor will spearhead editorial and advertiser-supported coverage in health, wellness, and condition-specific topics across multiple Condé Nast platforms. This role requires managing large volumes of accessible, valuable content aligned with the brand’s editorial standards, while also handling some administrative editorial tasks and contributing to organic editorial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and assign compelling editorial and sponsored health and wellness stories, ensuring they meet rigorous standards for accuracy and quality.
• Compose original content as the situation demands.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in health trends, sports, medical studies, and wellness conversations to spot relevant timely story ideas.
• Coordinate multiple projects concurrently, adhering to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Perform editorial-related administrative duties including managing invoicing and supplier contracts.
• Maintain compliance with editorial guidelines, medical accuracy requirements, and sponsored content policies.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum six years of experience as a digital editor with a focus on service-oriented health journalism.
• Proven expertise in covering complex, nuanced health and wellness topics with scientific accuracy.
• Exceptional organizational skills to navigate and maintain evolving content calendars effectively.
• Capability to oversee multiple stories at various phases of development simultaneously.
• Experience adapting editorial voice to fit different publication brands and managing content across several platforms at once.
• Skilled in coordinating with freelance writers, copy editors, and fact-checkers.
• Basic competence in sourcing images from providers such as Getty Images.
• Familiarity with content management systems and best SEO practices.
• Self-motivated with a collaborative approach to work.
• Prior experience with sponsored or branded content in health is advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a related discipline is required.

Compensation

The salary for this position ranges from $85,000 to $100,000 annually.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Condé Nast is committed to equal opportunity and conducts assessments of candidates without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, family status, or any other legally protected category.