Assistant Editor

This is a Full Time Job

Assistant Editor, Prevention

Overview (Why This Role?)

Prevention is seeking a passionate and versatile Assistant Editor who's excited to shape the conversations around health, wellness, and lifestyle. If you're a nimble writer and editor who loves pitching smart ideas, jumping on trending stories, and helping readers make informed choices, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
• Pitch and write 3 timely news stories per week for Prevention.com
• Write 6 content calendar stories per month across key verticals
• Test and review beauty, health, and wellness products for reviews and roundups
• Support e-commerce initiatives during major shopping events like Amazon Prime Day
• Contribute original ideas during monthly editorial pitch meetings
• Assist with print magazine and Prevention's social media channels as needed
• Maintain and update Prevention's editorial source guide, including PR and expert contacts
• Own and manage a batch of weekly content syndications across Hearst's network
• Pull data and collaborate with the content strategist for quarterly syndication reports
• Produce and distribute the monthly Prevention Premium membership newsletter
• Help build stories and assist with digital production tasks

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
• 1 to 2 years of experience writing for a consumer-facing digital publication
• Strong editorial judgment and an ability to receive and apply feedback
• Comfortable working quickly and meeting deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced setting
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and openness to learning audience data tools
• Hybrid role based in NYC; requires 4 days per week in the office.

This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.