Description

Jobson Healthcare Information (JHI) is a premier healthcare information and marketing services provider, with leading positions in a variety of growing healthcare markets such as pharmacy, eye care, clinician (physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants) and the managed markets (managed care, hospitals and government). Through its diversified, multi-media portfolio of marketing services, information databases, publications, medical education programs, events, websites and other digital and traditional media services, JHI is uniquely positioned to inform and educate a highly targeted network of approximately one million healthcare professionals across multiple specialties.

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.

• Write and edit “how-to” articles and news stories on medical topics in eye care for a monthly publication that serves the educational needs of practicing optometrists.
• Edit submitted manuscripts for accuracy, clarity, value to readers and elimination of bias.
• Oversee accuracy and messaging of article assignments through all stages of content development and layout to assure editorial quality. 
• Generate layouts for print in collaboration with Art Director.
• Proofread page layouts prior to publication.
• Contribute to uploading of content for web using in-house CMS and social media feeds.
• Manage ongoing calendar of events for educational conferences.
• Develop professional relationships with experts in field.
• Participate in the editorial planning process by generating story ideas that serve the audience and reinforce the publication’s identity.
• Travel to industry conferences as needed.

• One to five (1-5) years’ professional experience as an editor/writer. New grads with appropriate college experience will also be considered.
• Experience in medical education or medical publishing strongly preferred but not required. Experience in optometry or ophthalmology a big plus.
• News researching/reporting skills a must, preferably in a scientific or medical discipline.
• Some experience in digital publishing software and services (Adobe InDesign, content management systems, web page design, HTML mark-up, social media) preferred.
• Ability to multitask in fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

 Salary range: $38,000 - $45,000  depending on experience. Hourly position 25.00

• Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the company sponsored benefit programs, including the following within the first 12 months of employment:
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)

• Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on job classification, schedule (e.g., full-time vs. part-time), work location and length of employment
• Travel: Attend industry conferences (roughly 2-3x per year) to develop story ideas and network with authors.
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• To Apply:
• Submit your resume and two best published writing clips to: 
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• Jack Persico
• Editor-in-Chief, Review of Optometry
• 19 Campus Blvd., Suite 101
• Newtown Square, PA 19073
• [email protected]
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• Applications without a cover letter and published writing samples will not be considered.