Job Description

Job Title: Senior Health Content Specialist

Job Type: Contract (W2)

Job Location: Newark, NJ (HYBRID role)

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing (long-term contract)

Hours: 25 to 30 hours per week in 2025 with potential to ramp up to 40 hours per week in 2026

Compensation: $42-$48 per hour

Overview: A leading online digital health information publisher is currently seeking a Senior Health Content Specialist to support the launch and growth of a new online learning program and support community focused on healthy lifestyle development and weight management. This initiative aims to empower individuals with complex medical profiles by providing evidence-based content, expert guidance, and practical tools for lasting lifestyle changes. This program will offer:

• Self-guided learning modules
• Expert-led live and on-demand webinars
• Downloadable tools and resources
• Real-time community support

The goal is to engage a health-conscious audience through a supportive, empathetic platform that validates personal experiences and provides the tools needed to build healthy habits over time—without promoting unrealistic promises or quick fixes.

Responsibilities:

• Transform expert webinar transcripts into high-quality feature articles, Q&As, downloadable resources, slideshows, and self-assessments
• Write original content including health news, newsletters, user-generated content recaps, and audience engagement materials (e.g., surveys, polls)
• Attend and take notes during monthly webinars with top medical experts
• Collaborate with the Senior Editor to identify content gaps and timely topics
• Align written content with brand voice and editorial standards
• Support content promotion by coordinating with social and newsletter teams
• Ensure all content is medically accurate, SEO-optimized, and audience-friendly

Qualifications:

• BA or MA degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field - preferred (or equivalent professional experience). High school diploma (or GED) required.
• 5+ years of experience in digital health journalism or publishing
• Strong background in translating complex medical/scientific topics into clear, empathetic prose
• Excellent writing, editing, and research skills
• Working knowledge of SEO best practices
• Experience writing for a consumer-facing audience
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality content at scale
• Familiarity with mental health and wellness topics is a plus

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