Description

Position at WebMD

The Medscape Network, a division of WebMD, is a leading provider of health information services to physicians and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) across the globe.  Through our family of online tools and mobile applications, we make it easier for physicians and other HCPs to access top clinical decision support sources, stay abreast of the latest science and clinical information, learn about new treatment options, and earn continuing medical education credits.

The Associate Editor contributes to the publication process for developing and maintaining guideline content for HCPs, with attention to content accuracy, relevance, prioritization, resourcing, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the publication process for assigned content, including fact-checking, proofreading, and formatting to ensure quality standards

Help maintain project tracking systems and assist Editors with implementing content plans to meet delivery timelines

Edit and prepare content including summarising guidelines, reviewing for accuracy and consistency, fact-checking and restructuring articles, incorporating corrections, and securing appropriate approvals while maintaining editorial standards

Assist with the implementation of editorial AI solutions by providing user feedback and participating in testing

Support the identification of opportunities to integrate guideline-related content across platforms and optimise content delivery

Maintain communication with team members and provide regular updates on assigned tasks and potential challenges

Research and identify potential topics, guidelines for summarisation, and suitable authors to support content planning

Assist in managing author relationships, including coordinating permissions, contracts, and payment processes

Help compile data on content performance and prepare regular reports to inform editorial decisions

Manage editorial workflows in project management systems to reflect various stages of content development

Support cross-functional collaboration by preparing materials for meetings and following up on action items

Coordinate administrative aspects of the editorial process including file organisation and documentation

Proactively identify suitable guidance to summarise and upcoming new or updated guidelines

Prepare content for publication in content management systems, ensuring proper metadata application

Evaluate AI-generated or AI-assisted content for accuracy, bias, and adherence to evidence-based best practices

Demonstrate excellence in organizational citizenship

Skills, Requirements, and Experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism, or similar emphasis, professional clinical degree, or equivalent work experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to work independently and across teams

Ability to follow editorial policies and procedures

Proficiency in productivity and collaboration tools (i.e. Google Workspace)

Preferred

2+ years editorial experience in medical or scientific publishing, with excellent editorial judgement and attention to detail

Experience with content management systems

Understanding of clinical content and medical terminology

Experience with digital publishing platforms

Experience with AI tools and technologies, and understanding of ethical use of AI

WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.