Assistant Editor
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Bionews, Inc.
Pensacola, FL, US
Summary
The assistant editor will coordinate assignments for freelance contributors, track project deadlines, and manage workflows within Jira. They will also perform light editing, format pages in WordPress, and maintain project documentation.
Job Description
Role Overview
This is a great entry-level role for someone interested in editorial work, healthcare communications, or project coordination. The assistant editor will help keep projects organized and moving forward while gaining hands-on experience in editing, communication, organization, and project management.
Employment Type
Part-Time Independent Contractor
Location
Fully Remote
Key Responsibilities & Management
• Helping coordinate assignments for freelance writers, editors, and medical reviewers
• Tracking deadlines and following up on outstanding work
• Entering and updating project information in Jira
• Making sure articles are in the correct workflow stage and continuing to move through the editorial pipeline
• Reaching out to physicians by email or LinkedIn about medical review opportunities
• Lightly editing pages after medical review and completing a final check before copy editing
• Building and formatting pages in WordPress
• Updating project trackers and organizing files in Google Sheets, Drive, and Docs
• Helping organize payment information, release forms, and other contributor paperwork
• Assisting with other editorial and administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable communicating with different contributors. Experience with Google Workspace is preferred. Familiarity with Jira or WordPress would be helpful but is not required, as training can be provided.
Why You’ll Love Working at Bionews
At Bionews, collaboration, innovation, and passion fuel our mission. Our inclusive culture champions humility, respect, and the belief that every team member can enact change. With transparency and accountability at our core, we earn trust and drive forward with a leadership team that’s receptive, experienced, and open to fresh ideas. Here, you’re not just joining a company, you’re becoming part of a dynamic workforce dedicated to empowering rare disease communities and making a tangible impact on people’s lives.
Bionews is a digital health solutions company dedicated to empowering more than 50 rare disease communities with trusted information, news, and connections. We foster a space where hope thrives and patients' voices are heard.
Since 2013, we've been committed to serving patients and elevating their voices. Our motto is "For Rare, By Rare." With more than 50% of our team living with or caring for someone with a rare condition, we understand the unique challenges and needs of these communities. We've built a network of more than 500,000 registered members actively seeking news, clinical information, and sharing experiences. This creates a safe space for peer support, connection, and learning. Bionews offers a comprehensive platform serving a wide range of rare diseases, from larger condition specific communities including pulmonary fibrosis to smaller communities such as AADC.
Visit Bionews.com to explore our communities and discover how we're making a difference for those living with rare diseases.
Founded
2013
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Technology, Information and Internet
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Pensacola, Florida
Bionews is a digital health solutions company dedicated to empowering more than 50 rare disease communities with trusted information, news, and connections. We foster a space where hope thrives and patients' voices are heard.
Since 2013, we've been committed to serving patients and elevating their voices. Our motto is "For Rare, By Rare." With more than 50% of our team living with or caring for someone with a rare condition, we understand the unique challenges and needs of these communities. We've built a network of more than 500,000 registered members actively seeking news, clinical information, and sharing experiences. This creates a safe space for peer support, connection, and learning. Bionews offers a comprehensive platform serving a wide range of rare diseases, from larger condition specific communities including pulmonary fibrosis to smaller communities such as AADC.
Visit Bionews.com to explore our communities and discover how we're making a difference for those living with rare diseases.
Founded
2013
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Technology, Information and Internet
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Pensacola, Florida
