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Managing Editor Job

Date: Mar 5, 2010

Location: Rochester, MN, US

Description

The managing editor coordinates the work of editorial, art and production to fulfill publishing plans and to ensure that content meets the highest quality standards. Accountable for factually and grammatically correct content and timely delivery in assigned category. Continuously improves content categories. Provides coaching and direction to staff and free-lance health writers. Manages budget as appropriate. Performs other duties as needed. Primary duties of this position will include managing the editorial process for updating the existing lifestyle interactive programs and creation of any new programs for the EmbodyHealth portal, as well as managing the updating and creation of workbooks for the EmbodyHealth Lifestyle Coaching program. Content development leverages use of behavior change strategies to promote wellness and healthy lifestyle habits in areas such as physical activity, stress management, weight management, nutrition and smoking cessation. Mayo Clinic EmbodyHealth is an online health management tool that is purchased by companies and oganizations to assist their populations in better managing their own health. Mayo Clinic EmbodyHealth combines smart Web technology with proven behavior change approaches to help people improve lifestyle habits, make better treatment decisions and reduce health risks to live healthier lives. The EmbodyHealth portal is designed to help people: Understand their health risks, focus on health and disease prevention, make incremental behavior changes for a healthier lifestyle and find reliable answers to their health questions. (008228)

Department: Mayo Clinic Global Products & Services- Content/Condition and Wellness Management

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field. Must have at least five years of publishing experience.

Other Qualifications: Must have demonstrated leadership abilities for managing people, projects or both. Proven track record for managing strong editorial content for a variety of traditional or new media and digital formats. Must possess knowledge of or experience with search engine optimization strategies and tactics, consumer-driven health care, and user-centered design for digital content assignments. Preferred for all assignments. Proven track record for analyzing and accurately synthesizing actionable information from medical literature, making strategic and deadline-driven editorial decisions, project management, and for ability to effectively coach staff and thrive in a team environment. Expertise or experience with semantic Web technologies, and meta data frameworks and taxonomies for delivering information therapy. Background in health or science related information or subject matter expertise in health.

Benefit Eligibility: Yes

Posting Begin Date: 02/05/2010

Posting End Date: Until Filled

Employment Type: Exempt

Hours/2-Weeks: Full-time

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Shift: Days

Building: Centerplace

Salary: Salaried ~ Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. *The minimum salary every 2 weeks is approximately $2520.00 based on a full-time position.

Staffing Contact: Stephanie Bowron


Nearest Major Market: Rochester MN
Job Segments: Creative, Engineer, Engineering


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