Associate Editor

We are looking for an Associate Editor with a biomedical background to commission, edit and project manage a broad range of online resources for healthcare professionals.  This is an exciting and varied role in an expanding digital publishing team at a well-known scientific publisher in central London.  This is a fabulous opportunity for an experienced editor from scientific or med comms publishing to work across a broad range of healthcare topics in a digital format.

Key duties:

• Manage allocated therapy areas on the website, including commissioning articles, editing content, maintaining schedules etc.
• Edit content for an online target audience and update the website using the content management system
• Curate existing content for specific themes for inclusion on the website
• Manage editorial boards and attend editorial board meetings and other editorial meetings as required
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders, including editorial boards
• Keep up-to-date on important clinical issues and market trends and apply this to strategic plans for the website
• Manage freelance editors, designers and medical writers

Experience / skills required:

• Solid experience in an editorial role within STM/medical publishing or medical communications agency is essential
• A degree or equivalent in a biomedical subject is essential
• Good knowledge and understanding of clinical medicine and pharmaceutical industry
• Experience of online content development and using CMS would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact and engage with specialist authors and clients
• Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritise and meet strict deadlines
• A proactive, resourceful and adaptable attitude with a creative flair

Applications ASAP, please 

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to karinenicpon@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:             Karine Nicpon    

Tel:                    020 7034 7905

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.