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How does an assistant health editor collaborate with medical experts and other editorial team members?

Assistant Health Editors frequently work alongside medical professionals, writers, and senior editors to ensure the accuracy and clarity of health-related content. They are responsible for fact-checking articles, coordinating expert reviews, and synthesizing complex medical information into reader-friendly language. This role often involves participating in editorial meetings, pitching ideas, and providing feedback to freelance contributors. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential for managing deadlines and maintaining high editorial standards.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an assistant health editor?

To thrive as an Assistant Health Editor, you need a strong background in health journalism, research, and editing—often supported by a degree in journalism, English, or a health-related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), SEO tools, and style guides like AP or AMA is typically required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and collaboration skills help you effectively shape content and work with writers and experts. These competencies ensure the production of accurate, accessible, and engaging health content that meets editorial standards.

What does an assistant health editor do?

An Assistant Health Editor supports the editorial team in creating, editing, and fact-checking health-related content for publications or websites. They help ensure articles are accurate, up-to-date, and written in a way that's accessible to the target audience. Responsibilities often include researching medical topics, collaborating with writers and medical experts, and assisting with the editorial process. This role is important for maintaining the credibility and reliability of health information published by a media outlet.

What is the difference between Assistant Health Editor vs Health Writer?

AspectAssistant Health EditorHealth Writer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or health sciences; some roles prefer experience in editingBachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or health sciences; strong writing portfolio
Work EnvironmentEditorial teams, media outlets, publishing companies, online health platformsFreelance or staff positions in media, health websites, magazines, or newspapers
Primary ResponsibilitiesAssisting in editing health content, fact-checking, ensuring accuracy, supporting senior editorsWriting original health articles, research summaries, and health-related content

While both roles require health knowledge and strong writing skills, Assistant Health Editors focus on editing, fact-checking, and supporting content development, whereas Health Writers primarily create original health content. The Assistant Health Editor role often involves collaboration within editorial teams, with a focus on accuracy and quality control, while Health Writers are responsible for producing engaging, informative articles for various audiences.

What cities in Iowa are hiring for Assistant Health Editor jobs? Cities in Iowa with the most Assistant Health Editor job openings:
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Academic Technology Specialist (10-months)

Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA

$39K - $45K/mo

Full-time, Contractor

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Applications are being accepted for the position of academic technology specialist. The specialist is responsible for consulting and teaching services related to academic technology applications for students and faculty. The specialist also trains and supervises peer consultants who assist faculty and students with academic technology applications; co-teaches and provides support to students expected to use technology to meet academic requirements; and serves as the main point of contact for curriculum development and classroom instruction with a generative AI focus. This is a full-time 10-month role with annual working dates of July 1 - April 30.

This position collaborates with faculty and Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) consultants and librarians to identify and explore the academic and pedagogical implications of technological innovation, such as AI, as it relates to the liberal arts; fosters scholarly conversations about cultural, historical, and social intersections with academic technology; cooperates with the CTL consultants and librarians to share complementary expertise with students and faculty, especially with digital humanities and archives projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Consults with and assists faculty on the integration of instructional technology into curriculum; explores new academic technology innovations, and evaluates them for cost-effectiveness and pedagogical suitability for the Cornell setting; confers with Information Technology regarding infrastructure implications of academic technology innovations.
  • Collaborates with consulting librarians regarding existing technology applications for curriculum and instruction.
  • Teaches the use of technology resources to classes/small groups and individuals, including classroom instruction with a generative AI focus.
  • Hires, trains, and supervises peer consultant support personnel assigned to the Academic Technology Studio.
  • Fosters faculty conversations about existing technological integration relevant to teaching and learning, examining their pedagogical implications.
  • Proposes, drafts, and publicizes policies and direction for the Academic Technology Studio.
  • Attends educational meetings. Participates in continuing educational courses, workshops, and serves on committees.
  • Provides daily support for discipline-specific software, such as Moodle, and assists in the integration of technology and teaching. Supports the Adobe Creative Suite and academic web projects.
  • In consultation with the Director of the Library and Center for Teaching and Learning, advises faculty and students on copyright in a digital environment, including fair use provisions.
  • Other duties as assigned.

About Cornell College

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field; experience in technology implementation in an academic setting.

Preferred Skills

An understanding of effective applications of technology to teaching and learning. Expertise in a web content management system, image editing software, presentation software, digital video, and audio. Knowledge of web design principles. Strong teaching skills and commitment to service. Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. A commitment to lifelong learning and engagement with an actively changing technology landscape.

Work Location & Conditions

Work is primarily performed while seated in an office environment or while standing in a computer lab environment or classroom. Must have the ability to travel from building to building, sometimes in inclement weather. All requirements are subject to change over time, with possible modifications made to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. The position is expected to work in person on campus in Mount Vernon.

The hiring pay range for this 10-month position is $39,000 - $45,000. Cornell College offers a fantastic benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. We also offer life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance. And, all 10-month full-time staff begin with a 3-week vacation accrual along with 13.5 paid holidays in a year.

Application Process

The position will remain open until filled. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information of three references through Cornell's online application system.

Cornell is an AA/EO employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke Free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires satisfactory completion of a background check.