Healthcare Communications Editor

Job Description

Maricich Health is seeking a talented Healthcare Communications Editor on a freelance / contract basis to refine and elevate compelling, consumer and business-facing healthcare content. These project-based assignments typically last from 1 to 4 weeks.

As a Healthcare Communications Editor, you will polish and enhance healthcare copy and content to ensure it is clear, accurate, engaging, on-strategy and finely tuned for specific target audiences. Your work helps maintain consistent, high-quality messaging across all B2C and B2B facing materials.

Responsibilities

Copy Editing & Proofreading : Edit content for clarity, accuracy, grammar, and brand voice across client collateral, websites, whitepapers, publications, social posts and releases, presentations, ads, videos, sales materials and direct mail materials

Quality Assurance : Ensure messaging, style, tone, and branding are aligned with designated strategies, and meet client guidelines and internal standards.

Collaboration : Work closely with writers, designers, creative directors, account teams, and production to deliver polished, cohesive work.

Copywriting and rewrites when required to further content as needed

Content Consistency :  Maintain style guides, brand voice documents, and editorial references to ensure consistent application across all content.

Factchecking : Confirm factual accuracy and compliance with legal, regulatory, and medical requirements, particularly for healthcare content.

Workflow & Deadlines : Manage multiple projects and deliver precise edits within fast-paced timelines.

Feedback & Guidance : Provide clear, constructive feedback to strengthen clarity, impact and strategic alignment.

Qualifications

Education : B.A. in English, communications, journalism, or related field preferred.

Experience : 3+ years of professional editing experience, ideally in an agency or healthcare setting. Work samples encouraged.

Technical Skills : Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Acrobat and editorial markup tools; familiarity with proofreading symbols and AP / Chicago style is a plus.

Attention to Detail : Exceptional ability to catch errors and maintain high-quality standards.

Collaborative Mindset : Positive, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Project Management : Proven ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines with accuracy and organization.

Additional Information

Please include a brief, customized cover letter outlining your relevant experience, along with your resume. Note your availability and hourly 1099 rate.

If you’re passionate about healthcare communications and enjoy creative, fast-moving work, we’d love to hear from you!