Editorial Assistant

Posted On: December 6, 2021

Journalism Job

Media Organization: Smart + Strong

Company Description

Smart + Strong informs, inspires and empowers individuals about their health and health care through our award-winning brands. POZ is for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS; Hep is for people living with and affected by hepatitis; Real Health is a health and wellness publication for the Black community; Tu Salud is a health and wellness publication for the Latino community; Cancer Health is for people living with and affected by cancer; COVID Health is for people living with and affected by COVID.

Job Description

Smart + Strong is looking for an editorial assistant to work remotely for its print and online publications. The ideal candidate should have at least one to three years of experience at a consumer magazine and website. The candidate should possess excellent written and oral communications skills; be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment; have superior organizational skills; and be self-motivated. A working knowledge of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, cancer or health issues for communities of color is a plus.

Our brands: POZ, Hep, Real Health, Tu Salud, Cancer Health, COVID Health

Responsibilities include:

• Writing and editing for print and online
• Developing story ideas for print and online
• Trafficking articles through the editing process
• Following health- and fitness-related news
• Assist with social media
• Assist other editors with research
• Provide editorial/administrative support

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, résumé and two (2) writing samples to resumes@poz.com.