Editorial Director, Healthcare
FWD People
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Brooklyn • New York • United States
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About the role
- Set editorial standards, voice frameworks, and quality benchmarks across accounts.
- Lead and mentor Senior Editors and editorial contributors.
- Partner with Creative Directors to align narrative, copy, and editorial strategy.
- Oversee editing of complex, regulated, or high-visibility content.
- Ensure consistency across brands, channels, and deliverables.
- Serve as a senior editorial presence in client discussions when needed.
- Help evolve editorial processes and best practices across the agency.
- Contribute to new business efforts through editorial expertise and strategic thinking.
Requirements
- 10–12+ years of editorial experience, including leadership roles.
- Deep expertise in healthcare, animal health, nonprofit, or scientific content.
- Proven ability to lead teams and uphold high editorial standards.
- Strong strategic thinking and narrative sensibility.
- Excellent communication and mentorship skills.
- Calm authority, sound judgment, and deep respect for craft.
- Experience managing direct reports and developing talent.
- Comfort working with regulated content and MLR processes.
Benefits
- 25 days off per year +16 paid holidays
- Matching 401(k)
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Paid maternity & paternity leave
- Home office setup
- Yearly team retreats
- Comprehensive professional development program
- Executive coaching
- Yearly professional development stipend
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
editorial standardscopy editingnarrative strategyquality benchmarkseditorial processesstrategic thinkingmentorshipcontent oversightregulated contentMLR processes
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationmentorshipstrategic thinkingcalm authoritysound judgmentrespect for craftteam managementtalent developmentcollaboration