What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Editor position at MissionStaff?
We connect top talent in Business Services, Tech, Marketing & Creative with companies of all sizes—offering flexible, high-touch staffing solutions. We are currently filling the following contract job for our client.
Senior Editor
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Editor to lead our content standards within an innovative AI-Search practice. This high-velocity role is central to ensuring each piece of patient-facing content is accurate, engaging, and tailored to guide patients effectively through their journey. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, understand the nuances of regulated industries, and have hands-on experience with AI tools, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the intersection of healthcare and AI-driven content.
Required Skills
- At least 5 years of editorial leadership experience, ideally within healthcare, financial services, legal, pharma, or other regulated fields
- Proven proficiency in editing and overseeing team content quality and standards
- Practical experience integrating LLM-based AI tools into editorial workflows, including managing AI-generated drafts at volume
- Strong SEO expertise, including search intent, on-page structure, internal linking, schema, and citation behaviors
- Ability to create clear, actionable briefs and conduct thorough editorial QA
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to meet high-velocity deadlines without compromising quality
- Deep understanding of compliance requirements within regulated industries
- Skilled in coaching and developing editorial staff to elevate team performance
Nice to Have Skills
- Experience with proprietary generative AI platforms and their application in content creation
- Familiarity with content performance analytics and collaboration with data analysts
- Knowledge of patient journey mapping and conversion optimization strategies
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, healthcare communication, or a related field
- Prior experience leading high-volume content programs in regulated industries
MissionStaff is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies. Additionally, candidates must be U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents to be considered for this position.