Associate Editor, Verywell Health

Job Description

Job Title
Associate Editor, Verywell Health

Verywell Health is looking for a sharp, curious, and culturally aware Associate Editor and Writer to join their editorial team. This role is ideal for an early-career journalist who thrives on staying ahead of the conversation and turning timely health moments into engaging, trustworthy stories. This is a hybrid writing and editing role (75% writing, 25% editing).
The Associate Editor role is unique because it provides:
• Exposure to medical experts and patient-centered storytelling
• Room to grow editorially, including opportunities to edit and shape content
• Opportunity to contribute to other brands as project needs evolve
• A collaborative, fast-paced environment where curiosity is valued
Hybrid 3x a week- (New York)
In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.
About The Positions Contributions:
Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
• 30%: Write quick-turn articles on health news and trending moments
• 20%: Conduct social listening across platforms to identify emerging health conversations, wellness trends, and reader questions
• 20%: Report and write internal interviews, including conversations with our Medical Expert Board
• 10%: Translate complex medical information into clear, approachable content
• 10%: Proactively pitch timely ideas based on performance data, news cycles, cultural moments, and scientific papers. Collaborate with editors to shape coverage strategy
• 10%: Edit and update articles as needed to ensure clarity, accuracy, and relevance
The Role's Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

Education:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Experience:
• 1–3 years of writing or reporting experience (internships and fellowships welcome)
• Experience using social listening to inform story ideas (if you're chronically online, that's good!)
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:
• Strong editorial judgment
• Ability to write about health and science topics quickly without sacrificing accuracy
• Comfort working across multiple brands with distinct voices as the reach of health content at People Inc. expands.
• A self-starter who stays on the pulse of cultural and health conversations
% Travel Required (Approximate): 5%
It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing hr@people.inc.

Pay Range
Salary: New York: $67,000.00 - $68,000.00

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-23nj22-216-73-216-42-42 in your application.