STAT, an online news organization covering health, medicine, and scientific discovery, is looking for an experienced multiplatform editor who is meticulous with copy, passionate about language, and willing to handle a wide array of tasks.
The editor will be based in Boston, the epicenter of life sciences in the United States, and will be expected to edit for style, clarity, and accuracy.
The candidate will copy edit stories from across our newsroom; the job includes writing headlines and SEO optimization. The multiplatform editor will also be the principal editor for daily blog posts on the pharmaceutical industry from one of our premier columnists. A background in science, medical, or business journalism is a plus but is not required.
Flexibility, team spirit and a willingness to innovate are essential. Also essential: Fidelity to bedrock journalistic values and a commitment to excellence.
Attach a resume and a cover letter.
Applications may be submitted to senior news editor Jason Ukman at jason.ukman@statnews.com.
