Magazine Editor Health and Well-Being

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ADDitude, a division of WebMD, is a trusted source of expert guidance and support for millions of families and individuals touched by ADHD and its related mental health conditions. Since 1998, our mission has been to serve as your trusted advisor, an unwavering source of understanding and guidance along the path to wellness. WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.u00A0We are seeking an experienced health journalist and content strategist who can plan, assign, edit, and produceu00A0authoritative health contentu00A0in an understandable and engaging voice. The Magazine Editor will edit and transform writing submitted by professional contributors as well as the personal stories of our readers into clear and compelling content.u00A0Writing assignments may vary from short research write-ups to longer form feature articles or eBooks. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, overseeing, and editing the writing of varied contributors to our quarterly print publication.Full responsibilities include:Assign roughly 30 stories per issue u2014 covering topics of importance to caregivers and adults that span comorbid conditions, treatment, learning, parenting, living with ADHD, and moreCraft reader polls and solicit questions from audience members for experts to answer; coordinate with social media and newsletter teams on user-generated contentCollaborate with the art director on magazine design treatments, particularly for long-form features and coversIdentify opportunities for special content packages based on seasonality and/or advertiser demandEdit, rewrite, and request revisions for magazine contributionsOccasional feature and department writing for print magazineInput changes into manuscripts and InDesign layouts u2014 coordinating input from writers, the managing editor, and the copy editorCut and adjust copy to fit InDesign layoutsCommunicate regularly with ADHD experts on ideas and content that is new or especiallyu00A0targeted to our audience for future issuesu00A0Plan and develop 40 to 45 live, hour-long webinars annually with top ADHD experts; collaborate with experts on webinar descriptions and assetsModerate live webinars as neededRequirements: Significant print magazine experience u2014 planning, editing, and closing issues on deadline Impeccable writing and editing skills; must be able translate complex information into readable, empathetic yet authoritative prose 5 to 10 years of experience in health media and publishing; mental health journalism a plus Experience with webinars, podcasts, and/or video content is a plus A strong work ethic and top-notch productivity BA or MA in journalism or English or equivalent years of experience

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