Share Email Opening Title Health Editor  Description U.S. News & World Report is a digital first media company dedicated to helping consumers and business professionals make important decisions. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for more than 85 years.  As a trusted authority providing empowerment and guidance that improves the quality of life for consumers and communities, U.S. News ultimately leads to better life decisions. Your role in helping us shape the future: U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. In this position, you will use your strengths and skills to edit consumer health advice content and work with a team of talented reporters and editors.  You’ll edit articles and slideshows on topics such as fitness, nutrition, diets, senior care, Medicare, hospitals, doctors and medications, as well as content support for our annual health rankings such as Best Hospitals and Best Diets. You’ll also work with freelance writers; compile and review our biweekly newsletter, Your Health; and use SEO and analytics tools to develop story ideas and monitor the performance of our content. You’ll also work with our communications team to promote our content on social media and with other media outlets. Are you up to the challenge? You should be a nimble editor who is skilled at juggling several tasks at once and understands how to employ SEO best practices to help our advice content reach a larger audience in the consumer health space.   As part of the job, you’ll: Edit articles, slideshows, diet profiles and other content for flow, consistency, tone, audience, brevity, accuracy and SEO.  Employ SEO best practices to determine topics to cover and optimize content for search. Use Google Analytics to monitor performance of content and inform decisions. Edit and update content as part of our medical review process, and work with doctors and experts in the space to ensure content is accurate and gives helpful advice and information to readers. Work with freelance writers with expertise in the consumer health and wellness spaces, assign articles, and edit their copy. Work closely with the health product and SEO teams.  Please submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.   Position Requirements You should definitely have: 2-5 years of professional editing experience at a media company or health publication Knowledge and interest in consumer health and wellness topics  Experience employing SEO best practices and using SEO tools  Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines Prior experience using AP style Excellent communication and organization skills Journalism or related degree or equivalent experience It would be nice if you had: Experience with traffic analytics tools like Google Analytics Experience building and optimizing newsletters Prior experience editing and publishing content in a CMS What it’s like to work with us: Talent is our best asset!    We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers.  Entrepreneurial, mission-driven culture with core values of quality and integrity Focus on fostering personal and professional growth Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training Collaborative Work Environment ~ Fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co-workers Other Job Info: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job.  This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Number of Openings 1   About the Organization U.S. News & World Report is a publisher of news and information that empowers people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Tags   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://USNewsandWorldReport.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Editorial Summer 2024 Intern, Branded Content in Washington, DC Posted on: 1/31/2024 [Apply Now] Communications Summer 2024 Intern in Washington, DC Posted on: 2/2/2024 [Apply Now] Business Intelligence Analyst in Washington, DC Posted on: 12/7/2023 [Apply Now] Maternity Outreach and Communications 2024 Summer Intern in Washington, DC Posted on: 1/31/2024 [Apply Now] Digital Producer, Autos in Washington, DC Posted on: 3/8/2024 [Apply Now] Follow us See who works here:

 

AppOne.comTM   ©1999-2021 HR Services, Inc. Click here for technical assistance.