Senior Editor, Conferences & Events

Bionews, Inc.

. Develop and execute editorial strategy across rare disease conferences, aligning coverage with audience needs and business objectives .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in editorial strategy development and execution for medical and scientific conferences, with a strong focus on audience engagement and timely news coverage. Proficient in managing freelance writers and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality content under tight deadlines.

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5+ Years Journalism ExperienceMedical Conference CoverageFreelance Writer ManagementStrong News JudgmentProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Editing SkillsStory IdeationFact-CheckingContent Management SystemMultimedia Reporting

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCross-Functional CollaborationAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism

Industry Keywords

Rare DiseaseChronic IllnessPatient AdvocacyEditorial StrategyConference Coverage

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute editorial strategy across rare disease conferences, aligning coverage with audience needs and business objectives
Identify high-impact research, clinical developments, emerging trends, technologies, and other newsworthy stories
File timely and accurate stories under deadline pressure from conference floors
Lead conference planning with editorial calendars, coverage priorities, freelance staffing and assignments, budgets, and pre- and post-conference content
Attend select conferences in person and cover keynote sessions, new data, and patient or advocacy news in real time
Partner with advocacy, editorial, news, audience development, commercial, sales, community, and patient advisory teams
Lead the end-to-end editorial process from story ideation and assignment through reporting, editing, fact-checking, and publication
Assign, edit, and publish news stories, research summaries, interviews, and analyses
Translate complex scientific information into clear, accurate, and engaging stories
Conduct interviews with researchers, clinicians, advocacy groups, and industry leaders
Coordinate onsite reporters, freelancers, and contributors
Serve as senior editorial lead at key conferences and lead fast-paced news coverage
Recruit, vet, and onboard freelance reporters covering medical and scientific conferences
Manage freelancer budgets, deadlines, and performance
Identify key sessions, connect with sources, and align coverage with community priorities
Integrate conference coverage with broader editorial planning and breaking news needs
Incorporate audience feedback into conference coverage strategy
Report on coverage performance and continuously refine strategy based on audience engagement and community input

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of journalism experience
Experience covering medical, scientific, or health-related conferences
Demonstrated experience managing or editing freelance writers
Strong news judgment and ability to identify newsworthy angles quickly, including under deadline pressure
Excellent editing skills, with close attention to accuracy and AP style
Experience building relationships with researchers, clinicians, patient advocates, and advocacy organizations
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple freelancers, conferences, and deadlines simultaneously
Comfortable and effective working cross-functionally with editorial, advocacy, community, and sales teams
Willingness and ability to travel frequently to attend conferences, expected at 3–4 conferences per year
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Preferred: Existing familiarity with the rare disease, chronic illness, or broader patient advocacy landscape
Preferred: Experience with a content management system and basic multimedia reporting, including photo, video, or social reporting from the field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work format
Travel to attend 3–4 in-person conferences per year
Opportunity to work across editorial, audience development, sales, advocacy, news, community, and commercial teams
Professional opportunity to lead editorial strategy and content programming for rare disease conferences and events