Assistant Content Manager

Crain Communications

Assistant Content Manager supporting custom content programs from development to delivery in healthcare and life sciences. Collaborating with teams to meet client goals and audience expectations.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Missouri, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support custom content programs from kickoff through delivery
Participate in client calls and assist with project communication and follow-up
Help develop, edit, and oversee content across formats (articles, podcasts, white papers, webinars, video)
Coordinate freelance writers, editors, and producers
Work with sales and internal teams to support program execution
Assist with webinar, podcast, and video production and moderation logistics
Help manage timelines, deliverables, approvals, and project tracking
Research healthcare topics and industry trends to support content development
Contribute ideas that align client objectives with audience interests and brand standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in content marketing, project management, client management, custom publishing, editorial, healthcare communications, or a related field
Familiarity with healthcare, healthcare technology, life sciences, or another complex B2B industry
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Interest in learning how custom content programs are developed, sold, and executed
Experience working with clients, sponsors, or external stakeholders (preferred)
Experience coordinating freelancers or outside contributors (preferred)
Experience working with Smartsheet (preferred)
Familiarity with webinars, podcasts, video content, or virtual events (preferred)
Experience working with project management tools and structured workflows (preferred)
Exposure to healthcare media, healthcare marketing, or healthcare communications (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

content marketingproject managementclient managementcustom publishingeditorialhealthcare communicationswritingeditingproofreadingresearch

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailcommunication skillscollaboration skillsability to manage multiple projectsinterest in learningidea contribution