Job Title: Oncology Health Editor

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Location: Atlanta, GA

Work Type: Hybrid (In office Tuesday–Thursday)

Pay Rate: $42/hour (W2)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Oncology Health Editor to assign, edit, and create high-quality oncology content for a knowledgeable audience of oncologists and related specialists. This role focuses heavily on news-driven oncology coverage, while also contributing to feature development, newsletters, and promotional content.

The editor will collaborate closely with the Executive Editor, marketing, and operations teams to ensure timely publication and engaging storytelling in a fast-paced, multimedia news environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assign and edit oncology-focused articles, primarily news, for a clinically sophisticated audience
Pitch, write, and develop feature stories with fresh, creative angles in collaboration with the Executive Editor
Assign clearly defined story ideas to freelancers and manage editorial workflows
Edit content for accuracy, balance, timeliness, and relevance
Write and edit in-depth or investigative oncology stories as needed
Partner with marketing teams to develop newsletters and promotional content
Coordinate with operations teams to ensure content is published on schedule

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in English, Biology, Journalism, or a related field
5+ years of experience in health or medical content editing and writing
Strong, hands-on knowledge of the oncology field
Proven experience assigning and managing freelance contributors
Ability to translate medical and academic language into clear, accessible content
Highly reliable, deadline-driven, and able to take direction while working independently
Detail-oriented with strong proofreading and editorial judgment
Flexible, creative, and adaptable in a competitive, fast-growing media environment

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