[Hiring] Assistant Editor @Bionews, Inc.

Role Description

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.

Company Description

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.