Assistant Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Oversee the assignment of tasks to freelance writers, editors, and medical reviewers.

• Monitor deadlines and follow up on any pending work.

• Input and update project details in Jira.

• Ensure that articles are in the appropriate workflow stage and navigate through the editorial process.

• Reach out to physicians via email or LinkedIn regarding medical review opportunities.

• Perform light editing on pages post-medical review and conduct final checks prior to copy editing.

• Create and format pages in WordPress.

• Maintain project trackers and organize files in Google Sheets, Drive, and Docs.

• Manage payment details, release forms, and contributor documentation.

• Support other editorial and administrative tasks as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• This is an entry-level position.

• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to communicate effectively with various contributors.

• Experience with Google Workspace is preferred.

• Familiarity with Jira or WordPress is advantageous but not mandatory.

• Availability for approximately 15 hours per week during standard business hours.

• Applications should reflect experience in editing, project coordination, or content management.

• Must be comfortable using or willing to learn Google Workspace, Jira, and WordPress.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for fully remote work.

• Training available for Jira or WordPress.

• Work within an inclusive culture that values collaboration, innovation, humility, respect, transparency, and accountability.

• Chance to contribute to empowering communities affected by rare diseases and to make a meaningful impact.