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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.
