Digital Medical Editor
Job ID 2026-1336
Description
About the Company:
Headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., Internet Brands® is a fully integrated online media and software services organization focused on four high-value vertical categories: Health, Automotive, Legal, and Home/Travel. The company's award-winning consumer websites lead their categories and serve more than 250 million monthly visitors, while a full range of web presence offerings has established deep, long-term relationships with SMB and enterprise clients. Internet Brands' powerful, proprietary operating platform provides the flexibility and scalability to fuel the company's continued growth. Internet Brands is a portfolio company of KKR and Temasek.
WebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands Company, is the leading provider of health information services, serving patients, physicians, health care professionals, employers, and health plans through our public and private online portals, mobile platforms, and health-focused publications. The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, Jobson Healthcare Information, prIME Oncology, MediQuality, Frontline, QxMD, Vitals Consumer Services, MedicineNet, eMedicineHealth, RxList, OnHealth, Medscape Education, and other owned WebMD sites. WebMD®, Medscape®, CME Circle®, Medpulse®, eMedicine®, MedicineNet®, theheart.org®, and RxList® are among the trademarks of WebMD Health Corp. or its subsidiaries.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status
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About Medscape
Medscape, a division of WebMD, develops and hosts physician portals and related mobile applications that make it easier for physicians and healthcare professionals to access clinical reference sources, stay abreast of the latest clinical information, learn about new treatment options, earn continuing medical education credits and communicate with peers.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status
Job Overview
The Digital Medical Editor plays a key role in managing the day-to-day activities of assigned tasks, overseeing the editing process from initial manuscript development to final HTML production while supporting departmental workflows of the Medscape Medical Affairs business.
This role requires:
- Independently managing all aspects of assigned projects with a strong focus on accuracy, quality, and adherence to deadlines.
- Applying client-specific style guidelines; FDA, ABPI, and EMA regulations; and AMA standards to ensure compliance and maintain the integrity of deliverables.
- Demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and a comprehensive understanding of product and client account requirements and nuances.
- Ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and quality of all materials throughout the project lifecycle.
This position requires excellent organisational skills, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results that align with client and organisational standards.
Responsibilities
- Review, adapt, edit, copyedit, and proofread a variety of web-based materials, including banners, emails, web pages, learning modules, and rich media, targeting healthcare professionals to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to best practices for style, copy, graphics, design, layout, and audio/video.
- Apply meticulous attention to detail, reviewing grammar, spelling, punctuation, and compliance with editorial guidelines.
- Ensure all content aligns with medical, legal, and regulatory standards, maintaining compliance and integrity across deliverables.
- Verify that all content meets Medscape Medical Affairs product specifications and adheres to established limitations and standards.
- Compile project information into a client-friendly format for review purposes.
- Demonstrate the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing tasks effectively under tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
- Collaborate across departments to facilitate accurate, timely, and efficient project execution.
- Work independently to prioritize tasks, manage workload efficiently, and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Behaviours & Collaboration
- Communicate effectively by clearly articulating needs and expectations across development teams.
- Foster strong internal relationships to ensure smooth, on-time task completion and execution.
- Demonstrate pride in individual and team contributions, celebrating successes and applying lessons learned from challenges.
- Show time management and prioritisation skills needed to collaborate with colleagues in different timezones and global locations.
- Exhibit respect, integrity, and professionalism in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Adhere consistently to company values and standards, maintaining a positive and ethical approach to work.
- Engage in active communication by listening attentively, responding thoughtfully, and incorporating feedback constructively.
- Maintain composure under pressure, addressing challenges with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
- Show accountability and reliability by taking responsibility for actions and decisions, consistently meeting expectations.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years of editorial experience in a medical communications agency, pharmaceutical company, or pharmaceutical advertising or medical affairs agency, with a preference for experience in web-based content.
- Proficient knowledge of AMA style and familiarity with scientific and medical terminology.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, coupled with excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with electronic editing tools including Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace is highly desirable.
- A bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a Medicine/Health-related field is preferred.
- Fluency in English is required
- Knowledge of FDA, ABPI, and EMA regulations is preferred.