Copy Editor

WE ARE RARE

Bionews is a leading digital health publishing company delivering news, information, and first-hand perspectives directly to targeted patient and caregiver populations. Bionews combines purpose, passion, and the ability to work at the epicenter of rare disease information. We not only talk about rare; we are rare. More than 50% of our employees have a rare or chronic disease, bringing our mission to the core of everything we do.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Bionews is seeking a full-time copy editor to edit and fact-check science and medical articles aimed at informing patients and caregivers with rare and chronic diseases. Bionews currently covers more than 50 diseases, publishing a variety of news, resources, and perspectives for our audiences.

Copy editors provide the last line of defense before publishing, ensuring articles and informational pages are accurate, well written, and grammatically correct; headlines and decks are engaging and to the point; and SEO best practices are followed. They work closely with PhD science editors to ensure complex scientific concepts are well explained and easy to understand for a lay audience.

The right candidate for this position is a skilled and experienced editor, preferably with some expertise in the health/medical space, with the ability to conduct independent fact-checking using a variety of sources, including scientific journals. This person should be efficient, time-oriented, and used to working independently under deadline.

This is a full-time, remote position reporting to the Copy Chief. Candidates in the U.S. are preferred, but strong international candidates will be considered. An editing test is required as part of the application process.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Edit news articles and informational resource pages on different diseases for accuracy, clarity, and grammar.
• Fact-check articles and work with science editors to correct or clarify any errors.
• Write engaging headlines and titles, deckheads, and descriptions that adhere to SEO best practices.
• Ensure text is in line with AP and Bionews style.
• Check that links and images are relevant and appropriate.
• Learn and follow internal workflow processes.

ABOUT YOU

• You are a meticulous editor with high standards.
• You have experience conducting independent research to ensure factual accuracy.
• You are detail-oriented with an eagle eye for even the smallest typo.
• You are flexible and able to adapt in the changing world of digital publishing.
• You are familiar with content management systems, preferably WordPress.
• You understand the basics of SEO and why it’s important.
• You know AP Style inside and out.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in communication or journalism or related field, or relevant experience
• 3-5 years’ experience in a professional editing capacity, preferably in digital media
• Background in health/medical/life science journalism preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Native English fluency and command of American English
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Team player who is also able to work independently in a remote environment
• Deadline-driven, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Strong work ethic