Natural Health Managing Editor - Part TimeND News & Review LLC

We're looking for someone with 5-12 years of experience as a Managing Editor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in writing, content management, and editorial processes. You'll be responsible for overseeing the creation and publication of high-quality content across various platforms, including WordPress and Canva. This role requires excellent leadership and communication skills to guide a team of writers and ensure content aligns with our SEO strategy. Part time or contract $36,000-$48,000 based on experience.

About Us:

We publish premier content in the naturopathic and natural health sectors, delivering high-quality, evidence-based research, trends, and insights for healthcare professionals and enthusiasts. Our mission is to advance natural medicine through reliable, engaging content that covers current developments and key health topics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Strategy & Planning
• Research trending topics in naturopathy and natural health.
• Collaborate with the Publisher and Ads team in weekly meetings to align content with industry trends and advertising.
• Plan and maintain the editorial calendar using Monday.com for streamlined workflow.
• Contributor Management
• Identify and invite expert contributors on relevant topics, providing guidance and feedback as needed.
• Oversee proposal submissions and review initial ideas to ensure alignment with editorial standards.
• Maintain regular communication with contributors to keep content on schedule and meet quality expectations.
• News Brief Writing & WordPress Posting
• Write and post at least 5 concise, 200-word news briefs per week per imprint, covering the latest in naturopathy and natural health.
• Ensure all briefs adhere to the publication's style, tone, and formatting standards on WordPress.
• Content Editing, SEO, & Final Preparation
• Edit articles for clarity, accuracy, and adherence to style guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Medical Editor to ensure scientific accuracy and content quality.
• Apply SEO best practices to all content and prepare headlines, pull quotes, and tags before publication.
• Social Media & Engagement Coordination
• Work with the social media team to develop aligned posts, graphics, and article highlights for each issue.
• Approve and schedule content and review engagement metrics to inform future improvements.
• Performance Analysis & Reporting
• Monitor monthly engagement metrics and refine content strategies accordingly.
• Gather reader and contributor feedback post-issue to guide future editorial planning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in editorial leadership, ideally within health or medical publishing.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge or background in naturopathy, natural health, or related fields.
• Proficiency in WordPress, SEO, and project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Slack).
• Ability to effectively lead and manage a remote editorial team.
• Strong time management skills

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field
• Proven track record of managing successful editorial teams and projects
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

We are a family of premier publications in naturopathy and natural health, committed to advancing naturopathic medicine and helping people lead healthier lives.