Harvard University
Healthcare
ManagingEditor,ContentStrategy
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“Managing Editor, Content Strategy at Harvard University. Skills: Content strategy, Content maintenance, Editorial leadership. Own and execute content maintenance strategy. Translate strategic priorities into editorial plans”
What You'll Achieve.
Protect multi-million-dollar licensing business; Deliver current, reliable health information; Optimize content for discoverability; Optimize content for audience growth; Optimize content for future advertising revenue
Industry & Context.
Data-driven decisions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, 7+ years of experience
Nice to Have
Advanced writing and editing skills, Experience in health content for consumers, Demonstrated ability to work across diverse teams
What You'll Do.
Own and execute content maintenance strategy
Translate strategic priorities into editorial plans
Oversee content lifecycle management
Prioritize and execute updates
Design and manage content maintenance workflows
Ensure efficient throughput and quality standards
Lead cross-functional content planning
Maintain a prioritized content roadmap
Manage day-to-day content operations
Assign work and track progress
Resolve bottlenecks and ensure deadlines
Provide editorial leadership and direction
Ensure content meets standards
Supervise and mentor editorial staff
Foster a high-performing editorial team
Maintain and enhance licensed content value
Meet contractual obligations for currency
Support and shape .edu to .org transition
Align content with audience strategies
Align content with SEO strategies
Align content with revenue strategies
Monitor and analyze content performance
Use data to inform editorial decisions
Refine priorities based on data
Improve content quality and impact
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional planning; Work with licensing team; Partner with product stakeholders; Partner with clinical stakeholders; Work with Harvard Medical School faculty
Communication Scope
Editorial leadership
Process & Methodology
Roadmap planning
Full Job Description
By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join Harvard Medical School? Harvard Medical School's mission is to nurture a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving health and well-being for all through excellence in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarship, and service and leadership. You’ll be at the heart of biomedical discovery, education, and innovation, working alongside world-renowned faculty and a community dedicated to improving human health. This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to shape the future of medicine. About Harvard Health Publishing: The Office for External Education provides health care professionals, corporations, and lay audiences with broad access to Harvard Medical School’s peerless and constantly expanding body of medical knowledge. Our educational offerings are created in collaboration with members of the school’s almost 12,000-member faculty and reflect firsthand, expert clinical insights based on breakthrough research and best practices. Our portfolio of innovative medical education opportunities is available to learners around the world and includes live in-person programs, hybrid courses, self-paced online learning, digital products, educational webinars, podcasts, and printed materials. Harvard Health Publishing (HHP) is the consumer health information division of Harvard Medical School (HMS), the graduate medical school of Harvard University. HHP brings trustworthy, accessible, and actionable health information to the general public. HHP's team carries out in-depth research to create and maintain health content that is compelling, accessible, and useful to a broad audience. This role defines and operationalizes the content maintenance
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