Modern Healthcare is hiring a Health tech Editor to lead our coverage of digital health, medtech and AI in the healthcare space.
This is a leadership role in the Modern Healthcare newsroom. You will help set the editorial direction for one of the most important and dynamic areas in healthcare, shape daily coverage and manage two reporters.
We’re looking for an experienced editor with a background in business coverage who can connect technology trends back to what matters for health systems, hospitals and other kinds of providers, payers and others in the industry.
What you’ll do:
- Lead coverage of digital health, medtech and AI in the healthcare space
- Manage and develop two reporters through hands-on editing and direction
- Set priorities and ensure coverage is focused, relevant and impactful
- Collaborate across the newsroom as technology intersects with every beat
- Help shape event programming and represent Modern Healthcare at industry events
- Build relationships with key sources in the space
What we’re looking for:
- 7+ years of journalism experience, must include business reporting
- At least 4 years of editing experience within a deadline driven newsroom
- Experience managing reporters and improving their work
- Strong news judgment and the ability to focus coverage on what matters
- Understanding of healthcare, business, or technology—and how they connect
- Comfort with representing a newsroom at events
- Collaborative
Location: Chicago or New York City. In office 3 days per week.
This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The estimated salary range for this position is $115,000 to $130,000.
The final salary offering will take into account a wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.
To apply, go here.
