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dmg::media

Deputy Health Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$95K - $107.50K/yr

US Deputy Health Editor Position: Full Time/Permanent Salary: $95k-$107,500k depending on ... Ability to mentor and lead junior and senior reporters Why work for us? We offer a competitive ...

dmg::media

Deputy Health Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$95K - $107.50K/yr

US Deputy Health Editor Position: Full Time/Permanent Salary: $95k-$107,500k depending on ... Ability to mentor and lead junior and senior reporters Why work for us? We offer a competitive ...

Havas Health & You

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site

Description Position at Havas Health & You Senior Editor The Senior Editor ensures the high quality and accuracy of agency materials through attention to detail and superior editing and proofreading ...

Havas Health & You

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site

The Senior Editor will be part of a growing editorial team in an innovative agency that produces materials for audiences comprising patients and health care practitioners. * Provide outstanding ...

Omnicom Health

Senior Editor

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

The Senior Editor/Proofreader will uphold agency quality standards in servicing clients by ... Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) * Adverse Event (AE) Reporting Training

Omnicom Health

Senior Editor

Williamsburg, VA

The Senior Editor/Proofreader will uphold agency quality standards in servicing clients by ... Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) * Adverse Event (AE) Reporting Training

H4B

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site

The Senior Editor will be part of a growing editorial team in an innovative agency that produces materials for audiences comprising patients and health care practitioners. * Provide outstanding ...

Havas Life

Senior Editor

New York, NY

The Senior Editor will be part of a growing editorial team in an innovative agency that produces materials for audiences comprising patients and health care practitioners. * Provide outstanding ...

Havas Life

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site

The Senior Editor will be part of a growing editorial team in an innovative agency that produces materials for audiences comprising patients and health care practitioners. * Provide outstanding ...

Havas Life

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site

The Senior Editor will be part of a growing editorial team in an innovative agency that produces materials for audiences comprising patients and health care practitioners. * Provide outstanding ...

H4B

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site

The Senior Editor will be part of a growing editorial team in an innovative agency that produces materials for audiences comprising patients and health care practitioners. * Provide outstanding ...

Havas Life

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site

The Senior Editor will be part of a growing editorial team in an innovative agency that produces materials for audiences comprising patients and health care practitioners. * Provide outstanding ...

H4B

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site

The Senior Editor will be part of a growing editorial team in an innovative agency that produces materials for audiences comprising patients and health care practitioners. * Provide outstanding ...

H4B

Senior Editor

New York, NY

The Senior Editor will be part of a growing editorial team in an innovative agency that produces materials for audiences comprising patients and health care practitioners. * Provide outstanding ...

Omnicom Health

Senior Medical Editor

New York, NY · On-site +1

At Remedy Edge NY, we believe health can't wait. The stakes are higher. The pace is faster. And ... Senior Medical Editors will be well versed in the science of their brands and that of the ...

Omnicom Health

Senior Medical Editor

New York, NY · On-site +1

At Remedy Edge NY, we believe health can't wait. The stakes are higher. The pace is faster. And ... Senior Medical Editors will be well versed in the science of their brands and that of the ...

Omnicom Health

Senior Medical Editor

New York, NY · On-site +1

At Remedy Edge NY, we believe health can't wait. The stakes are higher. The pace is faster. And ... Senior Medical Editors will be well versed in the science of their brands and that of the ...

Omnicom Health

Senior Medical Editor

New York, NY · On-site

At Remedy Edge NY, we believe health can't wait. The stakes are higher. The pace is faster. And ... Senior Medical Editors will be well versed in the science of their brands and that of the ...

Omnicom Health

Senior Medical Editor

New York, NY · On-site

At Remedy Edge NY, we believe health can't wait. The stakes are higher. The pace is faster. And ... Senior Medical Editors will be well versed in the science of their brands and that of the ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior health editor in the United States is $83,110.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $104,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectSenior Health EditorHealth Writer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in journalism, communications, or health sciences; experience in editing and content managementUsually holds a degree in journalism, health sciences, or related fields; strong writing skills
Work EnvironmentEditorial teams, media outlets, health publications, online platformsFreelance or staff writers for health blogs, magazines, or websites
ResponsibilitiesOversees content quality, fact-checking, editing, and content strategyResearches, writes, and publishes health-related articles or blog posts

The main difference is that Senior Health Editors focus on managing and overseeing health content quality and strategy, while Health Writers primarily produce health articles. Senior Health Editors often have more experience in editing and content management, whereas Health Writers concentrate on creating engaging, accurate health content.

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Deputy Health Editor

dmg::media

New York, NY • On-site

$95K - $107.50K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

US Deputy Health Editor
Position: Full Time/Permanent
Salary: $95k-$107,500k depending on experience
About Us
Daily Mail is one of the world's largest and most influential news publishers, reaching over a billion people globally every month. Renowned for its agenda-setting exclusives, breaking news, incisive commentary, and in-depth investigations, the Daily Mail delivers a unique editorial blend spanning showbiz, royals, lifestyle, health, sport, money, and more.
Its extensive reach, influence, and reader loyalty make it a premium destination for more than 300,000 digital subscribers across the UK, US, Australia, and beyond. Daily Mail also maintains a powerful presence across social media, engaging more than 150 million followers and delivering more than 6 billion video views each month across platforms including Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat.
About the role
We are seeking a US Deputy Health Editor to join the team. Suitable candidates must have at least five years' previous experience at a national news outlet. The individual should be able to demonstrate an impressive track record of finding and breaking exclusive health stories of national and global interest.
Main Responsibilities
Include, but not limited to:
  • Find and pitch exclusive content
  • Identify important breaking and trending news
  • Write and edit to extremely tight deadlines
  • Edit our Health channel page
  • Plan and develop long-term stories and projects
  • Manage pool of freelance writers
  • Edit weekend content when necessary
  • Oversee the Health team when the Editor is away

Person Specification
A strong track record of news gathering, editing, and managing a team is essential, together with an understanding of digital 24-hour news and the processes and pressures that come with operating in this environment.
Outstanding candidates should also be able to demonstrate their ability to balance editorial objectives in a fast-paced news environment.
Other key requirements include:
  • Ability to read complex scientific papers, understand them enough to turn it into engaging copy, and pick out important caveats that need to be addressed
  • Ability to produce breaking news stories with speed and accuracy
  • Possessing strong news and journalism ethics judgment
  • Being a self-starter with the ability to work independently when necessary
  • A solid contacts book, full of experts from different medical fields who can assist in answering queries and providing reaction
  • Knowledge of medical matters and conditions
  • Competent at sifting through raw data and spreadsheets to produce engaging numbers-led stories
  • Ability to work self-sufficiently, generate own health stories and contribute newsworthy stories to the daily news list
  • Ability to write strong first drafts that are informative, intelligible, engaging and accurate
  • Ability to monitor analytics and adjusting strategy as needed to optimize KPIs that will include converting new subscribers and engaging current ones
  • Ability to write moving real-life features
  • Capability to write and edit in a pressurized environment.
  • Applicable knowledge of multiplatform news gathering tools and resources.
  • Must have a strong passion for finding the most interesting information to surface for our readership.
  • Strong communication skills to direct and work collaboratively with a global team of editorial executives and co-workers
  • Ability to mentor and lead junior and senior reporters

Why work for us?
We offer a competitive salary package in the range of $95,000 - $107,500 depending on experience, excellent staff benefits (healthcare, optical, dental, 401K) and a generous PTO allowance.
Our Commitment
We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.

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