Managing Editor, Professional Content - Remote

Position Description

This is a remote position and can be based anywhere within the U.S.

Job Summary

• Responsible for development and oversight of relevant, science-based content that provides compelling resources and tools and provides value and support for health-related professionals (clinicians, nurses, social workers, public health professionals, payors, providers, etc.) in the oncology field:
• Includes targeted and tailored content for resources, toolkits, curricula, print materials, PowerPoint presentations, social media messaging, etc.
• Content development includes translation of complex information into understandable content at appropriate levels for the intended audiences.

Major Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Managing Director and Professional Content team to identify learning needs of professionals and develop strategies to address needs and ongoing education.
• Researches, develops, and edits medical and scientific information as part of a comprehensive cancer information delivery system for professional audiences.
• Organize, maintain, and prioritize projects for the editorial calendar.
• Works with Managing Director, Professional Content to plan editorial strategy for new and existing health professional content:
• Serves as a knowledgeable oncology patient care resource to the organization.
• Partners with the Managing Editor for Production on special digital content projects for professional content.
• Provides editorial strategy, feedback, and support for the creation and ongoing management of professional facing medical content for the entire Patient Support Pillar.
• Partners with the Managing Editor for Production for publishing of professional content on cancer.org.
• Analyze potential projects: define scope, identify dependencies, and recommend approach.
• Identify information gaps, overlaps, and areas of content that need reorganization.
• Collaborates with other departments to oversee the continuous improvement of professional content on all channels (cancer.org, print, social media, other digital platforms, resources, etc.).
• Develops professional content for clarity, accuracy, style, and voice.

• Manages team of professional content writers to ensure professional content is reviewed and edited for clarity, accuracy, style, and voice.
• Copy edit new and revised professional content for clarity, accuracy, style, and voice, paying special attention to readability of online content – ensuring a logical progression of ideas, formatting text for easy scanning, providing appropriate context for unfamiliar concepts, and creating forward paths to additional content.
• Edits medical and health professional content:
• Recommend editorial approach on new content and major revisions, as needed.

• Familiarity with web design processes and best practices in user interface and user experience.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Knowledge of basic HTML.
• Excellent computer/Internet literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Word and experience with content management systems; ability to learn new publishing tools.
• No or very limited physical effort required.
• Able to work independently or in a team environment, with writers, editors, and medical professionals at all levels.
• Partner with the Managing Editor of Production with special digital content projects for medical content on cancer.org and other web properties:
• Able to see relationships, anticipate issues, and find solutions.
• Able to take complicated material and present in a compelling manner to targeted professional audiences.
• Ensure consistency of language with other cancer information content and sections.
• Professional experience in the medical or academic field required.
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred, preferably in health communications, behavioral health, public health, health sciences, implementation sciences, or related fields
• Excellent editorial knowledge, insight, and experience.
• Advise on appropriate site structure, page layout, component usage, calls-to-action, and linking.
• Ability to travel (by car and/or airplane) when necessary.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including leadership skills, communication skills, and the ability to motivate, negotiate, and influence others.
• Strong knowledge of AMA and other editorial styles as well as readability and health literacy issues.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices.
• Able to think creatively.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Act as a professional content key stakeholder and point of contact on cross-departmental workgroups focused on the continuous improvement across multiple information sharing channels.
• Minimum of 5 years-experience with professional content editorial work.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards.
• Knowledge of content management systems, workflows, and best practices.
• Adult learning expertise preferred.
• Understanding of Agile web development methodology.

The starting rate is $79,000 - $90,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
The American Cancer Society has adopted a vaccination policy that requires all staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by state law).
ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
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