Headquartered in New York, New York, Psychology Today offers both a magazine and a website with a comprehensive, online directory of more than 100,000 local psy
Assistant Editor
Location
New York
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Assistant Editor
Psychology Today
• Generate content across online, print, and social platforms • Manage relationships with a large network of expert contributors • Handle contributor queries and onboarding • Support planning and budget tracking • Contribute to content packaging • Additional admin duties • Think creatively across social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and additional platforms • Experiment with AI tools to generate visuals, graphics, and new content formats
Job Requirements
- Strong writing and editing fundamentals are essential
- Familiarity with SEO and content management systems
- A background in translational science writing and/or clinical or research psychology is encouraged
- Sharp editorial judgment
- Strong people skills for managing contributor relationships
- Creative initiative to pitch and execute new ideas and verticals
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