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GW, Inc.

Assistant Developmental Editor

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$17/hr

As an Assistant Developmental Editor, you will be working in our Content Development team, which ... Health, Vision, Dental, Retirement, Disability, and Gym Membership Discount Company-paid life ...

Addison Group

Legal Assistant

Clayton, MO · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Experience preparing, editing, formatting, and proofreading legal or highly detailed business ... Comprehensive health and wellness benefits * A minimum of 20 paid days off, based on position and ...

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Addison Group

Legal Assistant

Clayton, MO · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Experience preparing, editing, formatting, and proofreading legal or highly detailed business ... Comprehensive health and wellness benefits * A minimum of 20 paid days off, based on position and ...

BETHESDA GROUP

Activities Assistant

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$15 - $16.50/hr

Health Savings Account with Company Match (Full-time employees only) * Flexible Spending Account ... Must possess excellent writing and editing skills * Must be able to multitask and work with ...

BETHESDA GROUP

Activities Assistant

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$15 - $16.50/hr

Health Savings Account with Company Match (Full-time employees only) * Flexible Spending Account ... Must possess excellent writing and editing skills * Must be able to multitask and work with ...

Populous

Administrative Assistant

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$17.50 - $23.75/hr

Certifications Exams + Wedding Pay + Charitable Match Program + Market Leading Wellness Health and ... Proofreading and editing documents and consultant agreements. * Setup and maintenance of electronic ...

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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.

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Assistant Developmental Editor

GW, Inc.

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Salary: $17 hourly

FLEXIBLE/HYBRID SCHEDULING AVAILABLE


GW, a premier publishing services provider, is looking for a creative individual passionate about education and learning to join our growing team. As an Assistant Developmental Editor, you will be working in our Content Development team, which creates educational (instructional) content and assessments, focusing on higher education and adult learning.


Our mission is to (1) create content that enhances the learning experience, (2) create assessments that accurately assess mastery, (3) provide unmatched customer support throughout development, and (4) have a little fun along the way!


You will directly contribute to these causes by providing support to our in-house instructional designers and subject matter experts (SMEs).


Learn more about being a GW Associate here: 6 Q&As about Assistants at GW


Job Duties:

Your daily duties will include a mix of:

  • Ensuring content conforms to supplied templates (le formatting, order of content) Performing quality checks on content and assessments written by freelance SMEs/writers; including evaluating for overall quality, spelling, grammar, clarity, and alignment with project goals and correcting as needed
  • Occasionally writing/rewriting questions


As an Assistant Developmental Editor, the majority of your work will be done using Microsoft Oce and Adobe Acrobat.


Who We Are Looking For:

Our ideal teammate is someone who is passionate about developing and improving educational contentsomeone who wants to make a difference each and every day. Additionally, this person is an organized and creative critical thinker who enjoys trying new things and who is comfortable creating new workows, as needed, to achieve project goals.


Requirements:

We are looking for someone who checks 100% of these boxes.

  • Bachelors degree or higher
  • Previous writing experience, in particular analytical writing
  • Experience with Microsoft Oce, especially Microsoft Word and Track Changes
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Strong writing and grammar skills
  • Strong organizational skills


Other Qualications:

Although not required, these qualications will give you a leg up:

  • 1+ years experience in publishing, education (teaching or research), or training
  • Degree or working toward a degree in instructional design, higher education, or curriculum development
  • Intermediate/advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word Intermediate/advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel Prior customer service or project management experience Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously


What We Offer:

  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Variety! We work on a large number of disciplines, ranging from psychology to political science to criminal justice to nursing.
  • Generous vacation and holidays: 10 Vacation days your rst year, 5 Health days, and 10 paid holidays
  • Full benets: Health, Vision, Dental, Retirement, Disability, and Gym Membership Discount Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage