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National Safety Council

Learning Content Editor

Itasca, IL · Remote

$70K - $75K/yr

Print Production & Manuscript Preparation * Prepare final manuscripts for print production ... days accrued 1st year and 11 paid holidays * Flexible work arrangements * Comprehensive medical ...

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Simon & Schuster

Production Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$58K - $62K/yr

... process from manuscript to bound book, working closely with Production, Managing Editorial ... The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life ...

The New York Times

Story Editor, NYT Magazine

New York, NY · On-site

$124K - $135K/yr

Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a ... days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. For roles ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for day medical manuscript editor in the United States is $41.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.62 and $50.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Day Medical Manuscript Editor vs Medical Writer?

AspectDay Medical Manuscript EditorMedical Writer
CredentialsTypically requires a background in life sciences or healthcare, often with editing certificationsUsually holds a degree in life sciences, healthcare, or related fields; may have writing certifications
Work EnvironmentWorks in editing teams, often within pharmaceutical or biotech companies, CROs, or publishingCreates original scientific content, often within pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical communication agencies
Primary FocusEditing and refining scientific manuscripts for clarity, accuracy, and complianceWriting and developing scientific documents, including manuscripts, protocols, and reports

While both roles require a strong understanding of medical and scientific content, Day Medical Manuscript Editors focus on editing existing manuscripts to ensure clarity and compliance, whereas Medical Writers are responsible for creating original scientific content from scratch.

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Infographic showing various Day Medical Manuscript Editor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,736 per year, or $41.2 per hour.

Story Editor, NYT Magazine

The New York Times

New York, NY

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

The New York Times Magazine is looking for an experienced story editor to join our team. The editor will generate ideas quickly, make smart assignments for reported features and essays at a range of lengths, be able to experiment with new forms of visually-driven, digital-first packages and have a sophisticated understanding of long-form journalism.

You will possess a strong sense of narrative, structure and argument, and a keen ear for stylish prose. You should be able to work with a diverse roster of writers, and know how to identify and recruit new industry talent. The story editor will coordinate reporting, juggle many projects at various levels of completion, follow deadlines and stay on top of their writers to do the same. We value collaboration, creativity and the ability to stay calm in a high-stakes environment.

This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. 

Responsibilities:

  • Bring story ideas that demonstrate strong news judgment, subject-area expertise and audience awareness
  • Assign and edit feature articles, ideas-driven essays, visually-driven interactive stories, special packages and the occasional column
  • Lead a team of journalists including colleagues from design, photo, research, copy and production to shape and finalize stories for publication
  • Edit stories to the highest standards, with attention to accuracy, fairness, independence and narrative
  • Self-manage your own deadlines and set appropriate deadlines for your writers. Ensure that stories are in stable shape ahead of production
  • Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world
  • This role reports to the Editor, Magazine.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 5+ years' editing experience at a major publication or media organization
  • Experience generating ideas for magazine stories and the ability to convert them into assignments
  • Skill and experience working with writers at every stage of a manuscript process, from pitching and honing ideas all the way down to close line editing
  • Demonstrated track record in leading collaborative teams

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Sharp editorial instincts and ability to think creatively about the future of narrative long-form journalism
  • Interest in and knowledge of a wide variety of subject matter
  • Deep familiarity with The New York Times Magazine

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

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Additional Compensation and Benefits

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. 

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

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