Job Title: Health Editor (Contract)

Location: Atlanta, GA

Compensation: $35.00/hour

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6 months with potential for extension

Employment Type: Contract

Job Overview:

We’re hiring contract Health Editors to join a fast-paced, cross-functional team developing sponsored custom content for a leading health information platform. Editors will help shape patient- and consumer-facing content across a wide range of health topics and formats, from editorial collections to premium multimedia experiences.

This role focuses on ensuring content accuracy, clarity, and quality, while managing freelance writers and coordinating with internal teams including medical review, project management, and design. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented editors with strong judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate complex medical topics into plain, accessible language.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee editorial development, quality control, and timely delivery of sponsored health content.
Ensure content is accurate, clear, and aligned with style and brand guidelines.
Manage and edit content from freelance writers, offering clear feedback and direction.
Facilitate editorial workflow through proprietary CMS and project management tools.
Collaborate with stakeholders across editorial, medical review, and design to efficiently publish and optimize content.

Qualifications:

3–5 years of experience creating digital health or medical content for consumer audiences.
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field—or equivalent experience.
Proven ability to micro- and macro-edit with precision and clarity.
Strong time management and ability to meet aggressive deadlines.
Familiarity with SEO best practices for health/YMYL content.
Experience using CMS platforms, project management tools, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
Positive, team-oriented attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.

Bernard Nickels & Associates

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